Printing blocks (7) - Indonesia - Batik stamps
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Seven wooden batik stamp blocks from Indonesia, used to apply textile patterns in batik production, dating to about 1950–1960, with handgrips on the back and decorative motifs, in good used condition with signs of age; height about 7 cm, width 14–17 cm, depth 6.5–14 cm, brown colour.
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Special set of 8 traditional Indonesian batik stamps (cap), used for applying patterns to textiles in the production of batik fabrics.
The stamps are hand-carved from wood and show various decorative motifs such as flowers, geometric patterns and botanical ornaments. On the back, the blocks have a handle so they could be easily dipped in wax or paint and then pressed onto fabric.
This type of stamp was widely used in Java (Indonesia) in traditional batik production. In addition to their original function, these stamps are nowadays also popular as collectibles or decorative ethnographic objects.
The different shapes and motifs make this set especially interesting for collectors of textile printing, ethnography and Asian handicrafts.
Condition:
Good used condition with wear, patina and small signs of use appropriate to age and use in textile printing.
Dimensions & Weight:
Height: 7 cm and 7 cm and 7 cm 7 cm and 8 cm and 7 cm and 7 cm.
Width: 15 cm and 16 cm and 14,5 cm and 16 cm 16 cm 15 cm and 17 cm.
Depth: 13 cm and 14 cm and 13,5 cm and 13 cm and 11 cm and 10,5 cm and 6,5 cm.
Weight: 528 grams and 552 grams and 490 grams and 541 grams and 365 grams and 285 grams and 133 grams.
The lot is carefully packed and sent by registered insured shipping with a track-and-trace number.
Pickup by appointment also possible.
Special set of 8 traditional Indonesian batik stamps (cap), used for applying patterns to textiles in the production of batik fabrics.
The stamps are hand-carved from wood and show various decorative motifs such as flowers, geometric patterns and botanical ornaments. On the back, the blocks have a handle so they could be easily dipped in wax or paint and then pressed onto fabric.
This type of stamp was widely used in Java (Indonesia) in traditional batik production. In addition to their original function, these stamps are nowadays also popular as collectibles or decorative ethnographic objects.
The different shapes and motifs make this set especially interesting for collectors of textile printing, ethnography and Asian handicrafts.
Condition:
Good used condition with wear, patina and small signs of use appropriate to age and use in textile printing.
Dimensions & Weight:
Height: 7 cm and 7 cm and 7 cm 7 cm and 8 cm and 7 cm and 7 cm.
Width: 15 cm and 16 cm and 14,5 cm and 16 cm 16 cm 15 cm and 17 cm.
Depth: 13 cm and 14 cm and 13,5 cm and 13 cm and 11 cm and 10,5 cm and 6,5 cm.
Weight: 528 grams and 552 grams and 490 grams and 541 grams and 365 grams and 285 grams and 133 grams.
The lot is carefully packed and sent by registered insured shipping with a track-and-trace number.
Pickup by appointment also possible.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Batik stamps
Number of objects
7
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Indonesia
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
