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A village dyed in batik

Plain white fabric is transformed into vibrant batik cloth through an array of colours and intricate designs. In Banti village in Narayanganj's Araihazar Upazila, most residents are involved daily in batik printing. Strong market demand, low investment costs and steady profits have encouraged many locals to take up the craft.

In batik printing, artisans sometimes use a single colour and at other times apply multiple colours. Wax prints are used as moulds before the dyeing process begins. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In batik printing, artisans sometimes use a single colour and at other times apply multiple colours. Wax prints are used as moulds before the dyeing process begins. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In batik printing, artisans sometimes use a single colour and at other times apply multiple colours. Wax prints are used as moulds before the dyeing process begins. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In batik printing, artisans sometimes use a single colour and at other times apply multiple colours. Wax prints are used as moulds before the dyeing process begins. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
To apply several colours to the fabric, artisans wrap different sections with polythene. This technique helps create colourful and decorative patterns. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
To apply several colours to the fabric, artisans wrap different sections with polythene. This technique helps create colourful and decorative patterns. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Through repeated dyeing and printing, plain white cotton cloth is transformed into batik fabric. To prevent colours from bleeding, the cloth is washed before being boiled in dye. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Through repeated dyeing and printing, plain white cotton cloth is transformed into batik fabric. To prevent colours from bleeding, the cloth is washed before being boiled in dye. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The fabric is boiled in water for five to ten minutes to fix the colours. Almost every household in Banti village in Narayanganj's Araihazar is involved in batik production. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The fabric is boiled in water for five to ten minutes to fix the colours. Almost every household in Banti village in Narayanganj's Araihazar is involved in batik production. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The fabric is boiled in water for five to ten minutes to fix the colours. Almost every household in Banti village in Narayanganj's Araihazar is involved in batik production. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The fabric is boiled in water for five to ten minutes to fix the colours. Almost every household in Banti village in Narayanganj's Araihazar is involved in batik production. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The fabric is boiled in water for five to ten minutes to fix the colours. Almost every household in Banti village in Narayanganj's Araihazar is involved in batik production. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The fabric is boiled in water for five to ten minutes to fix the colours. Almost every household in Banti village in Narayanganj's Araihazar is involved in batik production. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
After printing, the batik fabrics are spread out to dry under the sun in open fields. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
After printing, the batik fabrics are spread out to dry under the sun in open fields. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A worker dries freshly dyed batik fabric in an open area of Banti village in Narayanganj's Araihazar. Weak winter sunlight has made the drying process more difficult. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A worker dries freshly dyed batik fabric in an open area of Banti village in Narayanganj's Araihazar. Weak winter sunlight has made the drying process more difficult. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A worker dries freshly dyed batik fabric in an open area of Banti village in Narayanganj's Araihazar. Weak winter sunlight has made the drying process more difficult. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A worker dries freshly dyed batik fabric in an open area of Banti village in Narayanganj's Araihazar. Weak winter sunlight has made the drying process more difficult. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A worker dries freshly dyed batik fabric in an open area of Banti village in Narayanganj's Araihazar. Weak winter sunlight has made the drying process more difficult. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A worker dries freshly dyed batik fabric in an open area of Banti village in Narayanganj's Araihazar. Weak winter sunlight has made the drying process more difficult. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Another worker dries batik fabric in a field in Banti village. As demand for cotton garments drops in winter, production levels here are now lower than at other times of the year. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Another worker dries batik fabric in a field in Banti village. As demand for cotton garments drops in winter, production levels here are now lower than at other times of the year. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Dyed batik fabric is used to make women’s three-piece outfits, as well as bed linen, pillowcases, curtains and other household items in Narayanganj's Banti village. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Dyed batik fabric is used to make women’s three-piece outfits, as well as bed linen, pillowcases, curtains and other household items in Narayanganj's Banti village. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 06 Jan 2026, 07:07 PM

Updated : 06 Jan 2026, 07:07 PM

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