This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in

Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a

Kalo Sara is a sacred motif for Tolaki ethnic. It is considered as

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

For the people of Kupang, having a strong horse is a matter of

Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

This batik motif is usually given by a person to his/her lover who is

Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and

Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that

The motif is inspired by Aceh’s traditional architecture that has

The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in

The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to

Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in

This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional

This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of

Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around

This motif implies a hope that the wearer will have the wisdom of

The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is

The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that

Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits

Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and

The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong

The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that

a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the

The peacock is considered to be the king of the birds. It represents

The Peresean is a game that sometimes some kinds of magic are

The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions

Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural

Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to

The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in

Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in

The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes

Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of

Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents

Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring

The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:

This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in

The name of this motif is the acronym of three ethnics namely,

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

The word “Alam Pantai” refers to the natural beauty of

The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in

Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of

The Gigi Haruan Lidi motif is taken from the name of the cork fish and is a symbol of

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely

The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is

Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of

It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga

Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more

The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings

Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is

This art painting means to be strong-willed person to pursue

Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

This motif is created based on the local wisdom and philosophy of

The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and

The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and

The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as

As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even

Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”

The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for

The batik motif illustrates the Asmat’s sacred tribal motifs that are

La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even

The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents

The Gorga Simeol-meol is a pattern of plant tendrils. it is regarded as a symbol of longevity and

The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to

The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil

Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original

Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to

Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house