Which craft, using wax resist and dye to make patterns on cloth, is popular in Sri Lanka?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Batik, with hot wax and dye
- Step 1: Batik draws patterns with hot wax, which blocks the dye on parts of the cloth. Answer: Batik, with hot wax and dye. Why not the others: Ikat, bandhani and shibori also resist dye but do not use wax.
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