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This media file captures an elderly man diligently engaged in the traditional Indonesian craft of batik making in what appears to be a workshop in Surakarta, Indonesia. The man, wearing glasses and a blue and white striped long-sleeved shirt, is leaning over a large, white fabric stretched on a wooden frame, which already features a delicate pattern. He is holding a canting, the traditional tool for applying wax, and is either dipping it into a pot of melted wax or carefully drawing a pattern onto the fabric. The dark pot of molten wax rests on a small, elevated metal stove. This stove is powered by a pink LPG gas cylinder, labeled "Bright Gas 5.5 kg PERTAMINA," visible on the floor to the left. A clear plastic bottle containing an amber-colored liquid is also on the floor nearby. Above the workspace, a hanging lantern with a bright light bulb illuminates the area. The setting is rustic, with light-colored, somewhat worn walls and visible bamboo poles used as part of the structure or possibly for drying. To the far left, a carved wooden panel and woven bamboo matting contribute to the traditional workshop atmosphere. The man's focused expression highlights his concentration on the intricate batik process.
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