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Batik Process, Balai Penelitian Batik and Kerajinan

This is a Batik process. It is dated 1970s and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is cotton, paper, wax and its technique is wax resist dyeing (batik) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 21.5 x 24.5 cm (8 3/8 x 9 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Batik Process, Balai Penelitian Batik and Kerajinan; Indonesia; cotton, paper, wax; H x W: 21.5 x 24.5 cm (8 3/8 x 9 5/8 in.); 1974-83-1

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