A model displays a batik design by Malaysian Bernard Chandran during a Showcase of Batik Creations in conjunction with Seri Endon Trophy Batik Design Competition 2004 in Kuala Lumpur, December 18, 2004. Batik is a centuries-old fabric dyeing technique that uses wax to resist dyes. Hot wax is applied to the design in the areas where colour is not required. The fabric is dyed and the wax removed, leaving the original design. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad BM/ABP