This Tonga Batik by Timeless Treasures Fabrics has small tufts on stems, resembling a dark blue cotton field. The cotton tufts are about 1/2 an inch across. 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.