I have visited Java several times,

Visit a batik workshop

It was an exciting experience.

The flexible fabric called Primisima

Wax melted on cotton fabric

Carefully drawing traditional patterns

We will be dyeing the fabric with plant dyes.

Flowers, birds and nature

There are many designs that use motifs,

The amount of time spent on that detail is immeasurable.

Delicate handiwork

There is a lot of overlap with our work,

I feel the urge to make use of every scrap of fabric.

Sarasa patterns also appear as motifs in Japanese kimonos.

Beautiful patterns date back to the ancient Orient

It is with people's lives,

Along the Silk Road with religion

It is believed that they migrated.

Last month, I went to the Shosoin Treasure Exhibition.

Among the many treasures

You can see the chintz pattern,

Feel the eternal history

I used to collect

It reminded me of Java chintz.