Purple at this depth requires consistent dye absorption to hold the zig zag pattern cleanly
The variation in each leaf's outline is the natural result of a hand moving through the cloth at its own pace
The leaves are arranged at varying angles across the cloth
Against the white ground it reads boldly
and the contrast between the two makes the piece feel more considered than a plain-dyed kaftan
Brown S Design, Hand Dyed Batik Tie-up, 100% Cotton Kaftan - K051 Ad Purple at this depth requiresBrown S curves flowing across white cotton earthy and rhythmic, the pattern has a quiet energy to it. The brown sits on the warmer side, leaning toward cinnamon, and the arcs of the design carry it across the fabric with an easy, unhurried repeat. Because the S shape is drawn in wax by hand each time, the curves are never perfectly identical. Some are slightly wider, some slightly tighter and that variation, spread across the full length of the