Batik Stamp

About this object

History of use

For printing on textiles.

Physical description

Large wooden batik textile stamp. The base of the stamp is carved into two lines of four repeating patterns, showing an intricate design of a large oblong flower in the centre surrounded by foliage, and an enclosed border of vines. The top and bottom of the stamp have two straight lines of small dots. The stamp is made out of a thick piece of rectangular wood, with a wide rectangular handle on the centre back attached by nails. The piece shows traces of red dye on its base, sides and handle.