Handmade Batiks
Unique art that makes every wall stand out
What is Batik?
Batik is a wax-resist dying technique traditionally applied to silk, cotton or other fine materials. It is an ancient art with worldwide popularity.
Batiks are created by applying hot wax on to a selected material using either a traditional tjanting or a brush. The wax forms a barrier that prevents the dyes from spreading to unwanted areas. The material is then successively dyed in layers from the lightest to the darkest color adding wax barriers between each color to create the desired patterns and designs, textures and colors. Once the dyeing process is complete the wax barriers are removed in a hot water bath or by heating the piece with an iron and the final artwork is revealed.
An Art and a Craft
Each batik piece is created slowly and intentionally, it can take a week or more to create one piece, depending on the size and the weather (to dry each layer).
Behind our unique designs stands the significant talent of Andrés (Parrilla).
Our collaboration with Parrilla Workshop:
We each play our part in bringing this collection to life. Our role is to share ideas and themes we think will resonate. We get inspired by everyday life around us, from coastal details to local traditions. Andrés takes those ideas and turns them into finished designs. He hand‑dyes each piece on natural fabrics using the wax-resist technique. Once the artwork arrives, we frame and finish each piece in our workshop here in the Algarve and share it through local galleries, shops, cafés, and art fairs.
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Original, unique & one-of-a-kind wall art
Each painting reflects a unique combination of themes, colors, and expressive lines, making it a truly personal and original work of art. We see our batiks as a mix of warmth and storytelling of Latin American craft with a refined, modern expression. Our batiks engage with light, shadow, and architectural surfaces.