 Batik is done by the ethnic people in the South @-@ West of China . The Miao , Bouyei and Gejia people use a dye resist method for their traditional costumes . The traditional costumes are made up of decorative fabrics , which they achieve by pattern weaving and wax resist . Almost all the Miao decorate hemp and cotton by applying hot wax then dipping the cloth in an indigo dye . The cloth is then used for skirts , panels on jackets , aprons and baby carriers . Like the Javanese , their traditional patterns also contain symbolism , the patterns include the dragon , phoenix , and flowers . 
