Passage: 'Batik is a technique of decorating cloth by applying wax to parts of the fabric before dyeing it. The waxed areas resist the dye, so patterns appear when the wax is removed. Indonesian batik uses motifs that often have symbolic meanings, and some designs were once reserved for royalty. In 2009 UNESCO recognised Indonesian batik as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.' According to the passage, why do patterns appear on batik cloth?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Wax blocks the dye in some areas
Waxed areas resist the dye.
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