Batik 101: Where It Comes From, How It’s Made, and How to Use It in an Interior

Generally speaking, batik fabric is a textile that has been colored using one of several different dyeing methods (which are also known as batik). There are many different batik styles, each incorporating their own decorative methods, tools, and materials. But the defining feature of true batik fabrics is that their patterns are created via wax-resist dyeing, a process where artists apply hot wax to certain parts of a cloth, soak it in various dye baths, then peel off or boil away the wax to reveal where the fabric has “resisted” the dyes.

Signs of the earliest forms of wax-resist art have been discovered around the world dating back as long as 2,000 years. The variety and global reach of batik suggest that the methods evolved independently in separate regions among unrelated ethnic groups. Different forms of wax-resist dyeing have been popular in Asia, Europe, and Africa since before written records were kept. It’s probable that certain batik styles spread from Indonesia throughout Malaysia and into the Middle East via popular trading routes. These days, batik is still practiced around the world, but nowhere is it as refined and culturally charged as on the Indonesian island of Java… Architectural Digest

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5 Minute Silken Tofu with Korean Soy Sauce

Silken tofu is unpressed and undrained tofu which results in loose, delicate curds with soft texture that's similar to flan. It has a high moisture content and doesn't have the dense texture that's associated with medium or firm tofu.

This easy vegan silken tofu is served hot or cold with a savory Korean soy sauce flavored with green onions, peppers, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes, also known as gochugaru.

It makes a great Korean appetizer or vegan entree that's a good source of protein. Pair with steamed rice or serve atop a salad for a low carb option… Drive Me Hungry

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