Glossary

Deutsch: Batik / Español: Batika / Português: Batik / Français: Batik / Italiano: Batik

Batik is a traditional textile dyeing technique that originated in Indonesia and has since spread across the globe, becoming a significant cultural and artistic practice in fashion and textile design. This resist-dyeing method involves applying wax to fabric to create intricate patterns before dyeing, resulting in distinctive, often vibrant designs that are both visually striking and culturally meaningful. Batik is celebrated for its versatility, allowing artisans to produce everything from everyday garments to high-fashion pieces.

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Batiste refers to a soft, semi-transparent or Sheer fabric with a fine plain weave that is used for shirts and dresses.

Batiste is a fiber of cotton, also rayon and wool which is

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- Battenburg (Lace) : Battenburg or battenburg Lace refers to a genuine lace made from linen Braid or tape and linen thread. The Battenburg Laceis made by forming loops of linen and connecting them with threads.

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- Batwing (Sleeve) : Batwing refers to a long, broad sleeve shape made from a large triangular piece of fabric from the shoulder to the wrist then joining wrist to waist.

Batwing is a sleeve of a garment wit

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Deutsch: Modeaccessoire / Español: Adorno / Português: Enfeite / Français: Babiole / Italiano: Gioiello /

Bauble refers to a small, showy ornament of little value; a trinket.

Bauble also refers to a mock scepter carried by a

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Bauchle is the general term for an old, worn-out shoe.

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Bay refers to a garland or crown especially of laurel given as a prize for victory or excellence. Also, a reddish brown col

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Deutsch: Strandbekleidung / Español: ropa de playa / Português: roupa de praia / Français: tenue de plage / Italiano: abbigliamento da spiaggia

Beachwear refers to Clothing and accessories designed specifically for Comfort, functionality, and style at the beach or poolside. It includes swimsuits, Cover-ups, shorts, dresses, hats, and footwear that are lightweight, breathable, and often quick-Drying to suit warm and sunny conditions.

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