The Open Dictionary

tjanting tool

noun

UK/ˈtjæntɪŋ ˌtuːl/
US/ˈtjæntɪŋ ˌtuːl/

Definitions of tjanting tool noun

  1. Countable

    A specialized instrument used to apply wax to fabric before dyeing, preventing the waxed areas from absorbing color.

    • The artist carefully used the tjanting tool to draw intricate patterns on the silk.

    • She used tjanting tools of different sizes to achieve precise wax lines.

    • The workshop taught how to use the tjanting tool to create traditional batik designs.