The surface is what the reproduction cannot carry. These are close views of the batik line, the dyed ground and the ironed, steamed cotton — the point where the resist held, and where it did not.

Close-up detail of batik line and dyed cotton surface, textile work by Viktoria Vigh

The Gold — detail

Close-up detail of batik line and dyed cotton surface, textile work by Viktoria Vigh

Unbinding — detail

Close-up detail of batik line and dyed cotton surface, textile work by Viktoria Vigh

Dancing with the Fire- detail

Close-up detail of batik line and dyed cotton surface, textile work by Viktoria Vigh

Fault lines — detail