Pat Rutledge Puffins Framed Batik

This unique framed textile artwork is a signed batik piece by Pat Rutledge, an artist and craftsman known for her expertise in the ancient textile art of batik. The composition depicts two puffins against a warm earth-tone background, crafted with traditional wax-resist dyeing techniques that create striking contrasts and natural textures. The batik process ensures each piece is one-of-a-kind, as the wax and dye resist patterns never repeat identically.

Framed in a simple wood frame that complements the rustic aesthetic, this piece measures 13 inches by 11 inches, making it an ideal size for display in a study, living room, or gallery wall. The reverse includes information about the batik process and artist details from the Artist’s Workshop in Tacoma, WA, adding provenance and authenticity.

• Artist: Pat Rutledge

• Title/Subject: Puffins in Batik

• Medium: Batik textile (wax resist dyeing on fabric)

• Material: Dyed fabric mounted in solid wood frame

• Age: Likely late 20th century (c. 1980s–1990s)

• Size: 13" x 11" (framed)

• Style: Folk/handcrafted textile art, naturalistic wildlife subject

• Condition: Very good vintage condition; colors remain rich, fabric is intact, and the frame is sturdy with only minor wear consistent with age