Woman using a pen-like tool (canting) to apply liquid hot wax to create pattern on the fabric before dyeing, workshop of Kidang Mas Batik House, Lasem, Java island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Women using a pen-like tool (canting) to apply liquid hot wax in the batik-making process, Wirakuto batik workshop, Pekalongan, Java island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Women using a pen-like tool (canting) to apply liquid hot wax in the batik-making process, Wirakuto batik workshop, Pekalongan, Java island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Women using a pen-like tool (canting), to apply liquid hot wax to create pattern on the fabric before dyeing, workshop of Kidang Mas Batik House, Lasem, Java island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia