The Brown Foliage Sun Batik by Batik Textiles is created by using the sun to infuse the image of real leaves onto the fabric. The result is eerie and artistic. All batiks are hand dyed. The colors vary even within a bolt of fabric. Because of the nature of the hand-dying process, batiks often bleed or run. Therefore, if you may wash your completed project, we recommend you pre-wash batiks, preferably with something that helps fix" or lock in the colors. Commercial treatments are available. Many people use white vinegar.