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The sarees of Java

1 saree tied to Java: woven there, or made its own.

Motifs of Java

Batik
Stripes
Buta
Checks
FibreSilkCottonTussarMugaEriLinenGeorgetteChiffonOrganzaNetCrepeWoolSyntheticBlend
CraftBrocadeJamdaniIkatTie-dyeBlock printKalamkariBatikEmbroideryKanthaZari workMirror workAppliquéHand paintingTanchoiTemple borderChecks and stripes
🇮🇩 Indonesia and 5 moreBatikꦧꦛꦶꦏ꧀ A wax-resist way of dyeing cloth, most developed on the island of JavaSilk · Tie-dye · Block print

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The weekly drape

Every Monday: seven sarees you may not know, what is being worn this week, and one drape explained step by step.