I'm quite involved with a top notch women's organization here (North American Women's Association - NAWA). We do many things, to include area outings. This past week we visited a fabric factory - where they make the most popular local fabrics - brands Vlisco and Woodin. It was - again - nothing like I expected. A true 'factory', with a good portion of the work still done very much by hand (and no air conditioning). There was so much information and ground to cover, I'm sure I won't get all the steps right - but try to follow along with a few of my pictures. I did not get good shots of every part of the process, but I can tell you that it was the same idea of the handmade batik I did months ago but on a LARGE scale. I had no idea. Let me also say that I left this tour very impressed with the amount of work that goes into this product. It made me love the fabric here even more - it is definitely made local and I'm a fan. The pictures are from several sources - my iPhone, my friend's camera, and a professional - www.hannahgatesphotography.co.uk.
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| Some of the ladies |
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| Starts with large bundles of 'grey cloth' (cotton) |
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| Stitched together to make LONG pieces |
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| Starch removed and the process begins |
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| Copper tubes with computer generated designed are used to stamp the fabric |
 Lots of dye  This wheel is used to dunk fabric into indigo dye |
| Another layer of design is 'stamped' on by hand (refer to blog about handmade batik) |
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| Instead of sponges, it is a foam board - look at all the designs |
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| The assembly line |
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| Stamping |
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| painting over any part the stamp missed |
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| Loads of fabric everywhere |
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| love it! |
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