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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

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

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

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

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

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

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

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

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

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

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

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