Israeli Batik Folk Art by Petra

This is a framed textile artwork created using the batik process, which utilizes wax-resist dyeing on fabric, likely cotton or silk. The piece features a vibrant folk-art scene characterized by four female figures dancing in a landscape under a large red sun. Each figure is dressed in stylized, colorful garments embellished with geometric and decorative patterns. The composition includes two flying birds and a leafy branch, possibly an olive branch, extending from the right side. The background is defined by the classic 'crackle' effect of the batik method, where dye penetrates cracks in the wax, creating a network of fine reddish lines across the off-white ground. The color palette is dominated by warm ochre, terracota, and deep red, contrasted with small accents of purple, blue, and black. The artist's signature 'Petra' is visible in the lower-right corner of the artwork. This style is consistent with Israeli or Middle Eastern folk art from the mid-to-late 20th century, specifically the 1970s or 1980s. The artwork is professionally mounted with a double mat (a thin dark inner mat and a wider light-toned outer mat) and housed in a simple rectangular wood frame. The condition appears fair to good; there are no catastrophic tears visible, though there is slight evidence of age-related fading and occasional spotting or foxing consistent with organic textile art. The frame shows some light scuffing and dust, but the overall presentation remains intact and decorative.

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