Batik Knowledge
Batik Techniques
Batik is made through a variety of techniques that shape the character of the motif and the finished fabric. Some of these are part of our production services, while others belong to the wider body of batik knowledge. This page draws a clear line between the two so your needs can be directed correctly.
Technique and Result
The Technique Shapes the Batik
How wax, colour, and pattern are applied to the fabric determines whether the result is called hand-drawn batik, stamped batik, or printed batik. Each technique has its own strengths — from the uniqueness of hand-drawn strokes to the consistent repeat patterns of large-scale production.
The right technique usually depends on the purpose: institutional uniforms, retail collections, or custom orders. Understanding the basics helps you communicate the result you want more clearly to the production team.
Production Services
Techniques We Produce
The following batik techniques are available as production services from Batik Soehadi.
- Production service
Handprinting
A printing technique with colour separation for detailed, precise motifs — our core production process.
- Production service
Batik Printing
An efficient solution for large-volume production with controlled turnaround.
- Production service
Batik Cap (Stamped)
Repeated patterns applied with a copper stamp for clean, consistent results.
- Production service
Hand-drawn Batik (Tulis)
Motifs drawn directly with a canting and hot wax, producing unique, characterful patterns.
- Production service
Combined Batik
A blend of printing with hand-drawn work, or stamping with hand-drawn work, for precision with a handcrafted touch.
Batik Knowledge
Other Techniques & Processes
The following techniques are part of the wider body of batik knowledge. Not all of them are our production services — our team will guide you to the technique best suited to your needs.
Shibori
A dyeing technique that folds and binds fabric to create patterns from areas that absorb colour differently.
Jumputan
A traditional Indonesian tie-dye technique in which fabric is tied and dipped to form star-like or fibre patterns.
Cuwiri
Small, tightly packed patterns worked with a high level of detail across the fabric.
Smoke
A soft gradient dyeing effect, like smoke on part of the fabric, giving a subtle and artistic feel.
Plangkan Malam
A batik process in which wax is applied over fabric stretched on a flat frame called a plangkan.
Tell us about your needs — we will direct you to the technique that best matches your design, quantity, and production budget.
Technique Articles
Writing on Batik Techniques
Articles about batik techniques and processes will be published here progressively — from the handprinting process to printing versus stamped batik.
Technique articles coming soon
We are preparing knowledge articles about batik techniques. Meanwhile, take a look at our production process for an overview of how we work.
From Knowledge to Production
See Our Production Process
Our 17-Step Production Process
Follow the production flow of our handprinted batik fabric from motif preparation to finishing.
Need Batik for Production?
Discuss your design, technique, and production quantity needs with our team.