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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

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

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

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

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

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

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

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

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

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

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

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

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

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

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for