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Arianne King Comer honors her heritage through indigo batik.

Indigo batik artist Arianne King Comer

King Comer applies wax to the negative spaces (those not receiving color) of each piece before dyeing the material.

The artist repositions a scarf to complete her design.

She uses a recycled rubber cone to apply wax to the material.

The artist batiks a silk necktie with a vintage textile stamp.

<em>Cajun Young Bloods’ Blowin’</em>, batik on damask

<em>Archangel Raphael</em>, batik

<em>Magnolia Gardens</em>, batik

<em>The Old Charleston Union Station of Yesteryear</em>, batik on damask

<em>Blue Egret</em>, batik on damask

<em>Dancer</em>, batik

King Comer's designs have appeared on scarves, shirts, baby clothes, and more.

King Street’s Seeking Indigo carries a line of her designs.