Modern Art
Today, a large number of artists have used the traditional art of batik in innovative and modern works. They have introduced new themes and have included more cultural and social messages - adding issues and concepts from the modern era to the long line of batik storytelling.
Batik offers ample scope for artistic imagination in the making of patterns. Those commonly seen are floral, geometric and spiral designs, but folk painters may also follow their artistic inclinations and draw flowers, birds, beasts, insects or fish. The patterns in all cases are enchantingly simple with rich local flavor.
Batik cloth can be made into garments, scarves, bags, table-cloths, bedspreads, curtains, and other decorative items. With the development of tourism in China, batik articles are growing in popularity as attractive souvenirs of certain Chinese provinces.
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