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Batik of Agrarian Society

All Batik motifs created by rural community that illustrate the mountain environment, local wisdom and its complex society.

Tidayu

Tidayu

Tidayu designs consist of sacred motifs adopted from

Bultiya

Bultiya

The word “Bultiya” is an acronym of the names of the three major tribes in

Daun Simpor

Daun Simpor

The distinct shape of Simpor plant signifies the regeneration of

Desa Na Tolu

Desa Na Tolu

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

Pattimura

Pattimura

Pattimura is the name of Indonesian hero who fought against

La Galigo

La Galigo

La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that consist of 300.000 epic lines and

Pisang Bali

Pisang Bali

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

Rangkiang

Rangkiang

The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice barn in