In 1982 my grandmother visited Africa. According to family, she was able to meet - and was asked to paint something for - the king of that country.

She was gifted a number of batiks, which have been saved. They are wrapped in newspapers of the day (the Tanzania Daily Mail).

35 years later I wonder if these are culturally significant in some way. Are they valuable? Do they belong in a museum?

I know next to nothing about Africa in the early 80s, and even less about batiks. My hope is that the community can help me shed some light on these items or provide an idea of what to do with them.

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Since this sub has been inactive for so long, are any of you still around?

Anyone aware of wax resist batik workshops in the New England area?

Batik fabric from indonesian culture to worldwide. With prices starting at US $ 1.40 per yard, you can get original Handmade. We (Batik Dlidir) is a batik company located in solo city, indonesia. A city closely associated with culture. The city that witnessed the birth of a tradition that until now still sustainable, Batik.

https://www.batikdlidir.com/batik-fabric-indonesian-culture/

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I have recently moved into a house and found a batik Signed by Tay Mo Leong, I've tried to research him and can find very little. I would like to sell it but don't know where to start. Ive seen A few of his pieces that were for sale for about 5000! Any Help?

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