%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C Larsen Design Studio
Water Lilies, 1964-1982
Cotton; wax-resist dyedexpand_more
Gift of Cowtan & Tout, Inc.expand_more 99.1.898.2
Not on Viewexpand_more
Sometimes the possibilities of a particular technique inspired design ideas. The subtle spontaneity that batik wax-resist processes offered had intrigued the Larsen team but posed a challenge to consistent production. In the mid-1960s, the company purchased equipment originally used to create sarongs that Dorothy Lamour wore in her movie roles. Win Anderson modified the machine so it accepted yard-long design repeats and accommodated 54-inch-wide velvet.
The resist-dye process involves printing cloth with a wax pattern that acts as a block to color absorption when the fabric is put into a dye bath. Total dye saturation enables designers to achieve nuances not possible with printed patterns. 50-yard bolts were produced in this way, but the process was extremely laborious and only a few designs using this technique were introduced into the company's offerings.
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- Water Lilies
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- 99.1.898.2
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