Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

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

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

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

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

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

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

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

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

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

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

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

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

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

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

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

If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

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

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

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

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

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

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

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

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

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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