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

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

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

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

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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