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Batik Art
Our Batik products are made by a cooperative of artisans belonging to an organization called IFFAD, based in Chennai, India. This is a non-profit organization that believes in equality and the development of rural and marginalized artisans through the production and marketing of handmade crafts.
Scarves, wall hangings and other products are made using ‘batik’, a traditional art used to create patterns on fabric using wax and free-hand drawing. The fabric is then dyed and the wax washed off with hot water. Approximately 500 artisans are working on the same craft across several villages. 80% – 90% of the artisans are marginalized women who work hard to earn a living for themselves and their families. Besides the problem of poverty, they also face illiteracy and lack of education, making it hard to market their products efficiently. This makes them depend on middlemen who often take advantage of them.
After they started working as a collective of artisans under IFFAD, who supports fair trade, the artisans were not only getting a fair salary but were also given paid incentives once a year. In addition, the organization also has the support of the E.P.F (Employment Provident Fund) for all the regular staff, which gives them retirement benefits. They also provide scholarships for the children of the artisans through external funding. Handmade Expressions is glad to be supporting IFFAD and the batik artisans, since we are not only supporting the development of marginalized women but also fostering creativity. Our beautiful and detailed batik products are a testament of the artisans’ talent.
To see all of the beautiful batik products made by this cooperative, please see below:
$ 15.00
Batik Jhola Bag
NEW PRODUCT!
Batik printed bag made in assorted colors and prints. Zip closure with two zip pockets and two open pockets inside. 100% cotton. Assorted Colors and Prints.
Size: 13” x 15”
MOQ: 2
$ 4.00 - $ 39.00
Safari Cushion Covers
Set of 3 18"x18" cushion covers are batik dyed in blue, olive, and rust colors. Images of a giraffe, zebra, and tiger are on the front while the matching animal print is on the back. Ribbon tie closures on back. Cushion inserts sold separately.
$ 11.00
Waves Scarf
Lightweight and flowing, this rich, navy colored scarf has a beautiful "waves" pattern spread across it. This scarf is made using a batik technique.
- Made of cotton
- 20" x 70"
- Min. Order Qty. 2
$ 11.00
Swirl Scarf
Lightweight and flowing, this rich, navy colored scarf has a beautiful circular "swirl" pattern spread across it. This scarf is made using a batik technique.
- Made of cotton
- 20" x 60"
- Min. Order Qty. 2
$ 4.00 - $ 33.00
World Cushion Covers - Set of 3
These cushion covers come in a set of 3: in teal, olive, and blue. Each has a different continent batik printed on it: North America, Europe/Asia/Australia and Africa.
Hand batik printed using wax. To learn more about the artisans who practice this traditional art, click
$ 19.00
Africa Peace Please Messenger Bags
These handmade messenger bags come with both an olive-green and grey-blue colored flap both with an off-white back. Stamped over the east coast of Africa is a peace sign that reads “Peace Please”; the grey bag has a red peace sign while the green bag has a...
$ 11.00
Buddha Smiles Wall Hanging
This wall art has been made using the traditional art of batik wax printing. The image represents Buddha in a meditating position. The top is folded into a loop to fit a rod through it for hanging. There are two variations: Blue and burgundy.
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$ 11.00
Cotton Batik Stoles
These beautiful stoles are made with good quality, soft feel cotton. The traditional art used here is “Batik”, where the fabric is treated with wax and then dipped into different colors. The size and style of the stole is perfect to go with any outfit.
Artisans make...
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