Batik Art, depicting Hindu iconography and traditional Indian subjects, created using the wax method of Batik Painting. Batik painting is an ancient and beautiful art form. It has been practiced in India for over 2100 years now. Batik painting is usually done on cotton and silk fabrics. Use of single, dual and multi colored vegetable dyes makes the final batik product look attractive and eye catching.

Batiks folk art crafts refers to the art of dyeing fabric by making use of a resist techniques; covering areas of cloth with a dye-resistant substance to prevent them from absorbing colors. The technique of batik folk art crafts dates back a thousand years and can be traced to India. Batik is created in several ways like splash method, screen-printing method, and hand painting one is by a kalamkari pen. As patterns are applied by actual drawing rather than by weaving with thread, the artists can put forth their best in terms of creativity and imagination.
 

Batik fabric is also popular for its durability. The colors in batik are much more resistant to wear than those of painted or printed fabrics because the cloth is completely immersed in dye and allowed to absorb colors deeply. The folk art crafts of batik is a three-stage process of waxing, dyeing and de-waxing (removing the wax). The use of wax properly is also important to get the desired pattern. Cloths like cambric, poplin, voiles, and pure silk are used. Natural colors derived from barks of trees, leaves, flowers and minerals are used in batik fabric. Shantiniketan in west Bengal is the key center of batik in India. Batik painting involves a wide range of themes and imageries, ranging from religious icons to tribal life and abstract patterns. The batik fabric is in high demand as dress materials, designer home décor and also as forming an important part of contemporary fashion accessory. Batik print is done on saris, wall hangings, bed spreads, cushion covers, shawls, etc. Each of them is attractive and enhances the room in which they are placed. They can be available in various handloom stores, boutiques and crafts exhibitions across the country.