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Dayak Historical Objects in Balanga Museum (photo: allindonesiatourism)

Balanga Museum

Originally built as a regional museum, Balanga Museum has many collections on show and in storage, whether cultural, ethnographic, or archeological. As you step into the museum you can really perceive the atmosphere of Dayak people, and you can witness things that belong to some specific phases in the life of a Dayak since his birth.

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Central Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Enggang Dayak

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

Kaharingan

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

Anggrek Tewu

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

Gumin Tambun

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

 

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Batik

Motifs

Bintik Tujuh

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

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Merak Lasem

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

Desa Na Tolu

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

Daun Sirih

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

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Tikar Natuna

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

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Tongkonan

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

Gajah Way Kambas

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

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

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

Insang Ikan

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Gonggong Siput

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

Tanah Liek

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

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Gentala Arasy

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

Cengkeh

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

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Wakatobi

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

Jupri Kembang Teh

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

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Pucuk Rebung Riau

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

Besurek Rafflesia

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

Karawo Pinang

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

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Gurdo Solo

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

Lok Baintan Floating Market

As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Pucuk Mekar

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

Kuda Kupang

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

Tengkawang Ampiek

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

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

Sero Tangga

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

Bultiya

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

Tidayu

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

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Leuit Sijimat

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

Manguni Minahasa

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

Pisang Bali

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

Daun Simpor

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

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Kain Cual

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

Dayak Taghol

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

Bomba Mawar

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

Sido Mulyo

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

Merak Ngeram

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

Prada Papua

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

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

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

Parang Rusak

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

Ake Patra

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

Raja Ampat

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

Hiu Taliyasan

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

Enggang Dayak

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

Awan Berarak

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

Lipaq Sabe

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

Buketan Bali

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

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Wirasat

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

Srimanganti

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

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

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

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Abimanyu Prince

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

Pala Salawaku

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

Lontara

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

Rasamala

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

Angsa Duo

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

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Peresean

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

Kawung

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

Desa Na Ualu

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

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Tubo Kelapa

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

Biji Kopi

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

Taiganja

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

Sekomandi

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

Jumputan Bintang

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

Durian Pecah

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

Gamolan

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

Singayaksa

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

Ukir Sentani

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

Tangerang Herang

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

La Galigo

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

Gigi Haruan Lidi

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

Bale Lumbu

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

Burung Bidadari

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

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Keluak Daun Pakis

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

Karawo Mahkuta

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

Samudra

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

Rumah Mamuju

the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house

Teguh Bersatu

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

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Sekar Jati

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