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This image captures a close-up view of a traditional batik workshop setup, likely in Surakarta, Indonesia, focusing on the wax preparation process. A large, black, circular pan, resembling a wok, sits on a wooden stand. The pan contains a dark, oily liquid, which appears to be melted wax or dye, and reflects the surrounding light. Submerged in the liquid are several metal batik printing molds, known as "cap" or "chop." Two prominent examples are visible: one is rectangular with a finely ribbed surface and a handle, while the other is also rectangular but features a grid-like pattern on its base, also with a handle. Both molds are dark, indicating they have been used extensively or are coated in residual wax/dye. A solid, light brown block, likely raw beeswax or paraffin, is floating in the melted liquid, in the process of dissolving. To the left of the pan, a pink gas cylinder with a regulator is visible, suggesting a gas burner is used to heat the pan and melt the wax, although the burner itself is not in the frame. The floor beneath is tiled with a dark wood-grain pattern. In the background, a light-colored, somewhat grimy wall features a horizontal green pipe. A small, round, possibly earthenware container is partially visible behind the main pan, and some crumpled white material rests nearby. The scene is devoid of people and conveys a functional, artisanal environment dedicated to the craft of batik. Partially visible text "KG" can be seen on the gas cylinder.
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