A 1911 popular magazine article on two decorative textile crafts: Calado drawn-thread work and cushion lace (rueda) made by women on Tenerife in the Canary Islands, and batik as practiced in Java and developed in Holland. It covers the history and export organization of Calado work and describes the batik process of wax resist and dye baths, with stencil and tool alternatives. Illustrated with photographs of Calado specimens, factory workers, batik hangings, a batik-decorated chair and settee, and a royal christening robe.