Blue is the color for February at the Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, which will feature indigo batiks by Cindy Wilson. The show, titled “Midnight in the Garden of Indigo,” results from Wilson’s ...

Choosing the right materials is key to achieving authentic batik results. Start with natural fabrics like cotton or linen as they absorb dye better than synthetic ones. Get high-quality dyes ...

Jane Lannagan is drawn to the Scottish Highlands for the multiple colors and textures which give her a constant source of inspiration. Scotland is a magnet for artists because of its haunting beauty ...

Batik is an ancient form of dyeing textiles in which hot wax is applied to a piece of cloth in some design. When the cloth is submerged in a dye bath, the parts covered with wax resist the pigment.

Batik is an ancient form of dyeing textiles in which hot wax is applied to a piece of cloth in some design. When the cloth is submerged in a dye bath, the parts covered with wax resist the pigment.

Artist Cindy Wilson will teach the technique of using batik (wax-resist dyeing on cloth) to create complex modern representational images on cotton during a special workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MAKE AN IMPRESSION: Asheville-based batik artist Jessica Kaufman, left, prints hot wax onto linen fabric with hand-carved teak blocks in Bhujpur, India. Woodblock carver Anwar Khatri, right, shows his ...

Indian nightwear brand 9shines Label has launched a new range of handcrafted Batik nighties, bringing centuries-old textile artistry into modern, everyday wear. The collection blends traditional ...