The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of

The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes

The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as

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

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

This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely

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

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

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

Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of

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

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

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and

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

Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in

This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

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

The Rasamala Batik motif is associated with a story when the Dutch came

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

The Gorga motif of Ualu Village is the symbol of the eight cardinal

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

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

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

The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of

Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

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

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

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

This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical

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

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as

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

Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in

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

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

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

The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

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

Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by

According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess

It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

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

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

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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