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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Collection of Batik paintings I have

Batik painting ancient type of painting which is made using wax and chemicals. These are basically from Indonesia , but Indian artists have developed their own style. This art has majorly flourished in West Bengal, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh . You can read about batik painting in this link .
I tried to learn Batik, but till now not successful. I tried it , but it was a disaster :-). You can see the batik disaster here :
Batik Painting
The painting is of 3 elephants, but in any angle these are  not looking like elephants. I'm trying to recognize it, I think its looking like lizard... !
Whatever, I will try it again. But I have a good collection of Batik painting- I have some good sarees, dress materials and paintings. These are the one I bought recently from an artisan of West Bengal:
Batik Painting 
Batik Painting 
Both are dress materials, planning to embroider on it. But sometimes getting confused, will the embroidery spoil the beauty of the painting . Can you please suggest ?

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31 comments:

  1. PanchaliJuly 18, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    very creative pieces, Ranjana. :))

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  2. RajeshJuly 18, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    You really have great collection. I liked the last two.

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  3. RajiSajJuly 18, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    I feel thsi as such is beautiful.Simple but elegant...:-).With embroidery its look changes i think.

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    1. Ranjana's craft blogJuly 18, 2013 at 12:22 PM

      Thank you Raji for your suggestion. I will keep the blue one as it is and embroider on the brown one.

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  4. motidanaJuly 18, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    I think the batik piece you have done is beautiful , and the elephants are quite visible ! It`s only the background that`s taking away the attention from them . You could try to highlight them by using fabric painting outline in certain areas and giving it a touch-up .That`s what I do . The colour of the outline should be same but a slightly darker tone and only in certain areas , not complete so it looks subtle.
    As for the dress materials , the same applies . Only you could make it more grand by using zari thread and embroidering the outlines and you will be amazed with the result !
    I hope this has helped . Do post the finished piece soon

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    1. Ranjana's craft blogJuly 18, 2013 at 12:21 PM

      Thanks. I will hand embroider the brown one and keep the blue one as it is. Will definitely post about the finished piece.

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  5. Ranita SinhaJuly 18, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I too think the print you have done is also quite good..and the last two are the most elegant..I think you should let it remain as it is..

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  6. letslearnembroideryJuly 18, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    I have a collection of batik fabrics.I've never tried batik painting but would love to.I don't think your work is a disaster.Where did you get the materials from?

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    1. Ranjana's craft blogJuly 19, 2013 at 11:40 AM

      Thanks Ina. I purchased the chemicals from Commercial street in Bangalore.

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  7. SUGANTHIJuly 18, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    I think they look like elephants , I am not an expert but I like your design. You have such good taste.

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  8. www.lifepartneracademy.comJuly 18, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    beautiful collection indeed.

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  9. TTTJuly 20, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    I think the painting in itself is awesome !!! Embroidery might take away the attention from it ... I would suggest let it remain like this ... its beautiful !

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  10. AnonymousJuly 21, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    simply fabulous !! loved your work ... very inspiring !

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  11. Vijay ShenoyJuly 22, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    Beautiful...Relished it... Nice one... :)

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  12. IndraniJuly 22, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Nice work.
    Embroider on just one first see the result, if it satisfies you then do on others.

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  13. डॉ. मोनिका शर्मा July 24, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    beautiful collection.....loved the Third one

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  14. Saru SinghalJuly 25, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I would say, leave as it is. It's looking beautiful. And you should also give the painting one more try.

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  15. indu chhibberJuly 29, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    I love the last bit but please do your embroidery on a plain cloth it will be more striking.
    I tried my hand at batik too..if you start with a simple design it will come out fine--practice makes one perfect.

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  16. Vasudha SomayajiJuly 30, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    I suggest do not embroider. Frame them. Embroidaring might spoil the beauty of the painting. BTW your first try wasn't that bad according to me. Keep trying...

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  17. sugandhaJuly 31, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Please keep them as it is...nice pictures.

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  18. IsmantoSeptember 2, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    beuatiful item...

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  19. UnknownDecember 3, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Lovely... and I need your help. I have been looking for such materials for myself since ages. Can you please share the details of the artisans from whom bought these? Do they ship outside WB? I'd really like to own one such piece. :)

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  20. Chaisai AromdeeSeptember 16, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    This is the perfect blog for anyone who wants to know about this topic. Thanks for your posting.

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