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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motive reflects the joy and gratitude to God over the grace of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

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

With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of

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

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

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

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

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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