The art of batik has been practiced for centuries, beginning with the villagers and tribesmen of remote, tropical regions in what are now the countries of Malaysia and Indonesia. Although the precise origins of batik are unknown, it is most common on the island of Java, Indonesia. When the art of batik was first practiced in […]
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The art of body painting with henna has been practiced for over 5000 years in Pakistan, India, Africa, and the Middle East. Because henna has natural cooling properties, it originally was applied as a paste to soothe overheated hands and feet. When the stain then faded away, it naturally left patterns on the skin surface. […]
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Tie Dye is the ultimate in creatively cool style because there are no rules–the artistic options are pretty much limitless, provided you can get your hands on all the crazy colors you’re imagining!
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The bright and beautiful patterns and watercolor backgrounds of batik fabric are instantly recognizable as a unique sort of wearable art that cannot be imitated. The frequently freewheeling placement of the patterns and exotic colors reflect the often bohemian spirit of fans of this awesome type of fabric & clothing. At Mexicali Blues, we love […]
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