BATIK BEAUTIES

July 14, 2010 Marisa Marcantonio

Photo courtesy of Quadrille

Summery design and warm weather interiors are made more fun with kicky fabrics and accessories that channel a tropical lifestyle. Batik from Indonesia, traditionally created in indigo, dark brown and white for the Hindu gods is also embraced by cultures in Malaysia, Japan, India and Africa. Combining the natural beauty and allure of the Indonesian island of Java, batik has the allure of the handmade and the naivete of pattern from the wax-resist dying technique that makes for a carefree, relaxed feeling in any type of setting.

Photo courtesy of Liz O'Brien

Is this table the best, or what? Liz O'Brien has this vintage circa 1970 Karl Springer Glazed Batik Low Table that ads history and style to any setting.

Photo courtesy of John Robshaw

John Robshaw's Ink bed is a mix and match plethora of batik- inspired textiles.

Photo courtesy of Royal Hut

Mary Vinson of Royal Hut has been offering West African made batik options for years, using the textiles in exotic resorts like The Goldeneye Resort in Jamaica.

Photo courtesy of Mar y Sol

If all this color is so inspiring you want to wear it, grab Mar Y Sol's Omre Dyed Raffia Clutch in batik- inspired colors.

Photo courtesy of Sundance

Red and white stripes make this Amba Batik graphic pillow from Sundance Catalog is a well priced accessory to transform a room into summer.

Photo courtesy of Oomph

Oomph's Navy Batik Lumbar Pillow is a jazzy accent to a slipper chair.

Quadrille has a wide selection of batik fabrics that are as bold as they are beautiful. Here is a selection of China Seas fabrics to get you in the mood for tropical paradise. Turtle Batik in hot pink multi