The Influence of Fixer Types and Mixed Teak Leaves-Soil on Batik Coloring

摘要

This research aims to examine the effects on colors in Batik when using both fresh and dried teak leaves (tectona grandis) mixed with soil and alum, lime, and tunjung as fixers. Data were collected from 50 batik consumers as participants using a checklist to measure the perceived quality of the newly produced colors. Results show the best coloring using a combination a combination of fresh teak leaves mixed soil with lime fixer. Further, it is suggested that the results of this research can be used to be an alternative to color batik.