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Pampang Cultural Village
The Dayak traditional clothes (photo: Misteraladin)
Lanatip Dance as one of Indonesian national intangible cultural heritage (photo: Widyawati)
Pampang Cultural Village
This area is inhabited by Dayak Kenyah and once a year they hold the village anniversary festival in which people can enjoy lots of Dayak art performances. You can also rent Dayak traditional clothes and take pictures with local people.
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Museum of Mulawarman
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East Kalimantan
Batik Motifs
Hiu Taliyasan
Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to
Tengkawang Ampiek
With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of
Kuntul Perak
Kuntul Perak refers to Egret Silver Bird. This bird is a Kalimantan endemic animal that becomes the
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Motifs
Tangerang Herang
Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of
Enggang Dayak
Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural
Gigi Haruan Lidi
The Gigi Haruan Lidi motif is taken from the name of the cork fish and is a symbol of
Cengkeh
The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents
Parang Seling
Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of
Daun Simpor
This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical
Teguh Bersatu
This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of
Karawo Pinang
Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original
Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan
The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is
Pattimura
Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in
Keluak Daun Pakis
The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of
Salakanagara
Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land
Hiu Taliyasan
Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to
Kerawang Tegak Aceh
The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong
Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)
The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and
Rangkiang
The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes
Desa Na Tolu
The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and
Tengkawang Ampiek
With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of
Bekantan Pakis
This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in
Gajah Way Kambas
The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes
Bale Lumbu
This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the
La Galigo
La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even
Pati-Pati Pinehiku
It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga
Insang Ikan
Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits
Besurek Rafflesia
The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions
Pucuk Rebung Riau
Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and
Tikar Natuna
The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in
Kain Cual
Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to
Gurdo Solo
Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,
Wakatobi
It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes
Parang Rusak
Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by
Jumputan Bintang
The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to
Prada Papua
The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that
Sekomandi
Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”
Rumah Mamuju
the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house
Lok Baintan Floating Market
As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even
Wirasat
Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by
Mahkota Siger
Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and
Karawo Mahkuta
Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of
Singayaksa
The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to
Pinawetengan
The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in
Bomba Mawar
This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates
Kaganga Tanah Rejang
If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes
Ukir Sentani
The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings
Tifa Totobuang
The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called
Tanah Liek
The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as
Kaharingan
The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in
Besurek Rembulan
This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
Kasih Tak Sampai
‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to
Pala Salawaku
This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely
Tongkonan
Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for
Burung Bidadari
Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an
Buketan Bali
The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is
Awan Berarak
Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the
Malinau Cultural Festival
You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in
Leuit Sijimat
This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:
Lontara
The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that
Dayak Kamang
Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to
Gamolan
This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is
Lipaq Sabe
Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is
Bultiya
The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely
Manguni Minahasa
Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a
Gonggong Siput
Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around
Kuda Kupang
Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring
Jupri Kembang Teh
Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of
Paqbarre Allo
The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as
Kawung
The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for
Srimanganti
The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to
Angsa Duo
According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess




