There was no attempt to show batik in the decoration. The wax resist was the easiest means of decorating the costume.
Mr. Somnes’ cloak was a purple gray with symbolic designs painted in wax. His boots were dyed brown.
These costumes were made of old material. All of the costumes were dyed to suggest contact with the elements.
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CHAPTER VI
TIE-DYED WORK
THIS beautiful and fascinating art of textile decoration, applied to draperies and articles of dress, has been practiced in many countries for centuries. Old pieces have been found in South America, in Peru and Bolivia. In the Philippines and in provinces of India the work may still be seen, the art having been handed down from generations unknown.