Batik Documentary h264

[@mamashalldo]

Excellent video! I absolutely love Batik Fabric and have such an appreciation for the hard work and dedication that goes into these works of art ❤

[@joannevargas9638]

I have always loved batik prints. Now I really have an appreciation for the process and will never look at batik with a casual eye. Thank you so much for this great tour!

[@amc5936]

exsplains why they are so costly. i hope the workers are paid a good wadge. i may look into that.

[@nancydebiasio5273]

They may be complaining of the working situation and safety but I was in awe at the true art of creating such beautiful fabrics. I am a quilter and working with batiks is my favorite! The colors are stunning, themes are so creative and the feel is so soft. Thank you for showing me how they are made!!!

[@cheramannan]

Excellent documentary on Indonesian Batik which is distinct and intense in artwork and intricacy. Thank you Mr Batik Man for this lovely educational trip. I love Batiks from Solo and now I have seen the process that they have gone through. Art seem to be in their DNA as they seem to do it so naturally. Lets not bargain for prices next time so that at least they could equip themselves with better protective apparels. One of the last few art cultures are still alive, I must say.

[@avlasting3507]

Thank you. Batik is so beautiful due to the skill and dedication of many talented artisans.

[@RaySola]

Thanks for making this. We sell some Batik shirts at our shop, Man at Leisure, and will be sharing this video with our customers so they can appreciate all the work that goes into making them.

[@theresajanes7068]

WOW!!! This is an amazing process!! They are true artisans and no wonder Batiks are so expensive!! They are so worth the price.

[@nusrathrehanaasif5659]

Beautiful and educational information thanks for sharing God bless you

[@pattimiller7914]

Glad to see I'm not alone in my concern for these artists. As expensive as Batik fabrics are, those who profit should DEFINITELY show a little love and get them some gloves!! And how about some tables???? Why do the have to work on the ground?!?! Made my back ache just watching them! I LOVE Batiks, but I'll never see them the same again. 😕

[@andreabrookeotismoon2016]

I really enjoyed watching this but I heard you say "worker" about ten thousand times too many. Artisans. Craftsman. Skilled ladies and talented gentleman. This workshop looks clean and it has lots of space and open air-just need music in a workshop. But I was impressed. Would love to spend time there as an apprentice.

[@pegpeg3939]

Thank you..loved this..who knew so much went into batiks

[@rainbowbudgies1129]

I had no idea Batiks required such a labor intensive process and a diversity of artisans, who until now, may have gone unappreciated by many who have enjoyed this fabric. Thank you for this video. It was truly enlightening and enjoyable.

[@CraftyOldGit]

An excellent short documentary on batik production in Indonesia. The process is skilled and labour intensive. The results are beautiful.

[@diannadiatz1140]

This is a well-made documentary. However, these workers should be wearing protective gloves more often while working.

[@DAYBROK3]

Dianna Diatz not many have stained hands or feet, have you seen indigo dyeing in India they would need hip waders.

[@Plantgarden88]

Ohhhhh no, that would interfere with the company’s profits. Sick worker? Next.

[@billiev8705]

Soda ash on bare hands, ouch!

[@gabib.1780]

Ummm... They can't afford that because we don't pay enough for the fabric.. Also, there are high tech factories that can emulate the same pattern quicker and cheaper.. So.. Sadly, they have to be competitive on the market.. There are many factors that influence these workers' wellbeing including, but not restricted to, our buying behaviour and the fast fashion phenomenon..

[@lizzystitch4842]

Very good documentary. I sew and quilt, and only recently have I come to appreciate the beauty of batik fabrics. They had to grow on me. Anyway, this is definitely NOT the process I did in jr. high school art class, where we put a wax design on white cotton, dyed it, and then removed the wax. So, for me, it was extremely educational, and now when I consider batiks, I will hold an entirely new respect and admiration for not only it, but even more for the artisans and workers who make them. Thank you!

[@sammythehamster9093]

I remember doing baton at school, jante? Tool with container for wax there is nozzle for the liquid pour out. I can't remember the name but I wanted to do batik on multiple dyes fabric. It was was design applied by hand on white cotton and dye was painted on. Once dried the was was removed with iron and paper this was laborious process. I was shown a cloth with multiple wax and dye motifs forming a picture. Seeing the video made me appreciate my batik fat quarters. I will save and use up every scrap.

[@sallysrock8488]

Fascinating. I took my Batik material for granted. I will show the quilt I'm making more respect for all of the work that went into making my fabric. It's a set of leaf batiks that started with a layer cake and several other colors in greens, blues and golds.

[@samsmom60]

The end result in all the work is beautiful. But like so many before, I worry about the workers and not using gloves or masks. I don't think you would see that happening in the US. It reminds me of how we exploit workers in other countries. I think it's unethical at best. I have worked with all these chemicals also. I would never go without a mask or rubber gloves. I wonder what kind of health they have and their mortality rate. It's simple to protect yourself. The work is beautiful.

[@sevaba6023]

+Donna Simms est il possible de faire la même chose avec des teintures végétales?

[@samsmom60]

+Sév Aba I'm not sure if you could use vegetable dyes but it would certainly be worth the try if it could save a life from working in such chemicals. They do not need to be touching or breathing in the chemicals they are working with. I certainly hope that they are paid very well and have good health care.

[@Katesac]

+Donna Simms This documentary is also an expose of the unsafe working conditions that exist outside of America -- why labor is so much cheaper overseas...

[@BracaPhoto]

Donna Simms jeez all you women concerned about the supposedly uneducated workers... Don't you think they are smart enough to understand the hazards of bleach?? you probably think they are illiterate and need a nanny government to tell them what risks they should or should not be taking to make a decent living... Personally i think they can make their own choices without us demanding they do it the OSHA Certified way

[@PammyGrammy]

I agree. Would you rather the government step in, stop them from making a living, impose crippling regulations, make people get trained and licensed? Just like the US and government job killers. There is a meme I have seen of "George can't work for you because you don't pay enough. George can't work for you because he's not licensed. Then while handing George welfare, the government says, 'aren't you glad we're here to protect you?'"

[@kristyfountain6324]

This was such an impressive documentary about Batik fabrics! It was just what I was hoping to find and more. Thank you! I'm blown away at all the work that goes into making these gorgeous works of art.

[@moyrahood]

A lovely film, so informative. Like other comments, however, I am horrified at the lack of protection for the workers. I cannot believe that none of these processes is toxic. A follow-up film, showing all the workers using protection paid for from the profit of sales, would be good to see.

[@elstongunn4277]

Not to mention that all of the dyes and chemicals are toxic and are not treated before being dumped into the environment. Such a high cost in damage to the environment.

[@mnhusin509]

Mr. AvlynFabrics, in internasional maybe know that batik mostly in Yogyakarta and Surakarta(solo) but that not all, the most known city with name Batik City is Pekalongan Central Java. and batik makers are at all java and madura (traditionally) all over indonesia (in modern time). every batik is unique, from the main popular batik from those cities to small town at north java coast line, the most off them is unknown or get less apreciation, like Batik gedog Kerek from Tuban east java

[@DAYBROK3]

About the gloves the temperature there is in the high 30c to 40c. Wearing plastic gloves in those temperatures is hard on your skin. If you look closely you might notice that very few have any dye on their clothes let alone their hands. Most airborne things say use in a well ventilated area I’m going with without walls it’s going to be well ventilated.

[@iftekharhassan8448]

Excellent ! Excellent ! Groovy ! GROOVY! great production ......this is a master video on Batik textile .....thank you producer & director. 21 Gun Salute to you...

[@annewaller1]

Amazing video. I love Batik fabrics and it is wonderful to see how they are created through every stage.

[@ruthdecker9273]

So many steps, no wonder these works of art cost more than machine printed fabric.

[@ninecastles]

I just bought a dress made from batik fabric and seeing this makes me appreciate the workmanship that much more. Thank you for sharing.

[@surendersingal2192]

Very clearly presented fabric printing. Thank you so much.

[@niccidee782]

Lovely video. What a lot of man hours to make this fabric. I have a new appreciation of batik. Thank you for sharing this wonderful and amazing technique with us.

[@tawnyapinckney6984]

Thank you for sharing this documentary about this art of fabric. Makes me appreciate the artistry even more with each fabric purchase I make.

[@NasrinAhady]

Oh ,how amazing this documentary presents . Appreciate all the works those workers did hopefully they protect their hands and breathing, so beautiful loved it. Thank you so much

[@annazeman8521]

I have always loved to sew and wear batik fabrics. I would gladly pay more for them if I knew that the people who make them had better, safer working conditions.

[@user-tk6lx8hh8x]

Informative and helpful

[@kathleenk7726]

Wow, I had no idea of the many steps to make this fabric. It bothered me though that the men did not have gloves on in any of the steps. Thanks for sharing and I will never look at another batik the same again!

[@chaduniimadhuwanthii449]

Great❤️

[@paulinehulett6415]

Fantastic insight to this production. I feel the workers' should be wearing masks & gloves simply to protect themselves, & live a longer, healthier life. Thankyou.

[@helwil46]

Fascinating, informative and professional. I thoroughly enjoyed this and learned much about the batik fabrics I use in quilting. Thank you for producing this.

[@user-inharmony]

Thank you for this very detailed and interesting video. Beautiful

[@eveb3749]

Thank you Richard. That is a wonderful and interesting documentary. It was very well done with a clear description of the process. The side trips are a nice addition. I am starting a business and decide which types of fabrics I should use to produce my products. This video increased my appreciation for the batik fabric. I have seen that batik fabric is very pretty, but I had no idea how much work is involved in creating a beautiful batik fabric.

[@miniart2982]

Awesome. And informative ♥️

[@bettywest8191]

so wonderful to learn how the beautiful Batiks I love are made Thank you

[@maryc3808]

What a great video! My mother just gave me hundreds of batiks that she has been collecting for 35 years. We are quilters and I am pretty excited to get going on these. I won't be able to look at them again without thinking about all the work that went into making them. Thank you.

[@michellemullen518]

Best batik film I’ve seen

[@aliciaroot2201]

Great video! So interesting! I use batiks and now appreciate all the labor to create this beautiful fabric. Ti all the hard workers! Great job people. We in America appreciate your talents and hard work👍

[@janenairn5836]

Brilliant documentary - Thank you.

[@magnolia8683]

Reminds me of Arts & Craft classes in High School. Of course it was on a much smaller scale....more like sample sizes. Fun times.

[@alisonflater4612]

Wonderful documentary! I have always been fascinated by Batik fabrics and even more so now after watching this.

[@JenniferMay420]

I'm embarrassed to admit how much I loved this video. Lol :-)

[@susanmei9980]

I enjoyed learning about how batiks are made. Now I understand why it’s so expensive. TFS.

[@AnnD135]

Amazing, great video.

[@Hapenparadise]

Fascinating and beautiful! Thank you for sharing this art! In USA we use glue on the fabric. Less intense but it works.😊

[@SusanRoseArt]

Thank you! This was so interesting. I'm working with wonderful batik fabrics as I make fabric journals and the stunning patterns and colours are such a pleasure to work with. Now I know how the designs are created. Again, thank you. 😊

[@violetlaferriere7454]

Thank you for this education. Makes me appreciate this type of fabric so much more.

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

love it - stunning designs, use of colour, natural shapes, patterns, fresh, interesting- would love to do more of this myself thanks

[@8SUNNYGIRL8]

It's just beautiful.... And no worker uses a single glove!! wow! :)

[@DAYBROK3]

Eliana Figueiredo very few stained hands either

[@pablomaysonettallerguasaba2115]

Estraordinario y hermoso me gustaria crear uno para la Pared con un remolino de hojas en el centro. Mis Felicitaciones

[@rudyantofrans7679]

It is a well made documentary. I am Indonesian, and never see the process of making Batik. Thanks

[@nadinejackson3740]

I learned so much about layering in this video! Thank you!

[@marknguyen4756]

My name Christine Duong I Love so much Thanks friend for video

[@jen247dra]

I'm in love with these fabrics.... Truly breathe taking....

[@escaragami]

thank you very much for this excellent video, I will smile when I'll look at batik, from now on.

[@sofiawaseem8351]

These guys are so hard working, the process is such a tiring and time consuming. More respect to them who are doing their job honestly and enthusiastically. Great job. And yes now we can observe the batik more keenly.

[@anansi87]

This is amazing! Thank you so much for creating this video and sharing this process. My appreciation for this process and the results it yields has grown tremendously!

[@cherylthompson4132]

Amazing and beautiful batiks. A lot of work goes into making them.

[@aditya5838]

very well made and nice voice over

[@outsidethebox3]

Definitely enjoyed this Doc. I've bought batik fabric but had no idea how it was made, when I make something with it I'm going to have to pick a pattern that really helps my fabric to shine.

[@lw7967]

IN 2016 if you bought the fabric locally in a Java shop it was just under $2 a meter. That said....the shop owner was still making a profit. Now think how little that "true artisan" is making if the shop owners can sell at that price. I thought $15 a yard here was fine knowing what goes into it . I wish we could buy directly from the artists and pay them $15 a meter! We buy directly from our many artists right on Etsy. Can you imagine how their economy would flourish then? Just hopeful thinking on my part!

[@janngumbiner664]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@tm13tube]

... so many steps, but worth it. Thank you for providing this informative video.

[@user-wk7gb5jv3q]

Very informative thankyou so much

[@MsHopeify]

Beautiful. Thank you!

[@jeaninebradfield]

Thank you for such a wonderful educational video. Amazing!

[@ejk872]

Great documentary!!!!!

[@kadenmoore7918]

Beautiful fabric art work. I've made a lot of garments for my customers over the years. And am always amazed at the beauty of this art. Watching this step by step is really wonderful. And my admiration had definitely reached new bounds. Thanks and best of luck to you film making. I'd already like to suggest that you check out block printing this is a custom in West bengal.

[@bernadettedean9764]

Very informative. I enjoyed your video very much.

[@kate19931029]

Thank u fro making this this video! It's so interesting! Must visit!

[@KirstyESmth]

Thanks for a really informative video

[@glendamcdaniel7287]

I hope these employees are well paid. It's amazing to see how the motif is done and how the batik process is done without modern machinery.

[@lukgottie]

Thank you very much for this movie. Thanks to you, I could see how it is done . Good quality material .

[@elisacoffey5140]

Thanks for making this documentary. I learned so much.

[@bdf8608]

What a wonderful video and very well constructed. Informative and easy to understand. My mind has been opened to the work that goes into the finished product. Thank you so much.

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

Thank you!! Beautiful

[@davelester1985]

That was interesting and informative. I hope you pay your workers a decent wage for all that work, and they are exposed to chemicals, etc. I think you should provide gloves for the persons who are putting their hands in the bleach. Please help them stay healthy.

[@LiamQuin]

they don't use what people in the West mean by bleach. It's a mild solution of hydrogen peroxide, or something similar. Actual bleach would destroy the fabric, as well as making it impossible to work so close to the water.

[@Jackiezyon]

Liam Quin Thank you for this answer.

[@dedestorer4917]

Great vid. This brought back happy memories of being in Indonesia, truly a most interesting place.

[@tamaracoba]

love this film. Thank you

[@janetconway9902]

Tamara Copl

[@user-eb8cz4lj8h]

Batik if fun and lovely. Thanks.

[@marcelabermudezdelatorre3441]

I envy you!! will do it some day!! thank you for the great tour....

[@teri9636]

Most amazing video. Thank you for documenting this process, simply FASCINATING and beautiful.

[@reachersmom6586]

thanks for sharing this!

[@1wog4ever]

impressive I'll never forget it. thank you for the information

[@kelvinpraises]

This is so beautiful, I learnt a lot, nice music!

[@fancynancyjw]

Enjoyed..lots of work..but beautiful.

[@lesa6399]

Batiks have always been a fav of mine. The workers though...

[@user-eb8cz4lj8h]

Nice. Quite beautiful.

[@junemaeven]

This was fantastic! I'm learning batik in art school and had no idea the process was so labor intensive. It's all worth it, though!

[@mariasmith9998]

Wow this is a very long procees. Now i understand why clothes made with this kind of material. Are very pricey but worth it. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video.

[@LisaMayfield]

This was a very informative video! I really appreciate learning the process from start to finish. Somehow, I'd mixed up some of the steps, but I have a better understanding of it now. What a beautiful art form!

[@sallybrowningpearson4739]

Thank you that was fascinating!!

[@surendersingal2192]

Which country was best in past centuries n is now bedt in Batik printing.? Much tickled by Asian skilled workers n their craft. Thank you sir for giving me better understanding of copper plate printing, rumbling n waxing etc.

[@hoiyinwan8233]

Very interesting, thanks for uploading. I love it

[@celinedesjardins8894]

What an eye opener! I hope these workers are well paid (somehow I doubt it) and can't believe their names were not in the credits. I'll be thinking twice before buying batik again :-(

[@contented6625]

I now can appreciate the amount of work it takes to produce the fabric design