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An older woman, likely an artisan from Surakarta, Indonesia, is intently engaged in the traditional art of Batik. She is seen from the chest up, in profile, wearing glasses and a light peach-colored head covering. Her focused expression suggests concentration as she works. A small piercing is visible below her lower lip. Her right hand delicately holds a wooden *canting*, a traditional pen-like tool with a small copper reservoir at its tip, from which molten wax is applied. She is meticulously outlining a complex, stylized floral and abstract pattern on a pristine white fabric. The design is initially sketched in light pencil, and sections are already being defined with the dark brown wax from the *canting*. The setting appears to be an indoor workshop or home, indicated by the rustic background elements. These include a dark brown, turned wooden chair post and light-colored wooden planks or walls. In the upper background, crumpled paper with the partial word "GOLDEN" is visible. The lighting suggests it is daytime, providing clear visibility for her detailed work. The image captures a moment of skillful craftsmanship in the timeless process of Batik production.
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