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Barong Bali

The meaning of the Barong batik motif is based on its name and history. The Barong  is a kind of mythological or magical animal because in Javanese and Balinese culture the word “barong” has a magical meaning. The creature is a combination between the lion or the tiger (body, legs, eyes), eagle, elephant, and dragon (grinning mouth with long tongue). The term of the word barong is found in many Javanese and Balinese arts. This motif represents power or masculinity.

The meaning of the Barong batik motif is based on its name and history. The Barong  is a kind of mythological or magical animal because in Javanese and Balinese culture the word “barong” has a magical meaning. The creature is a combination between the lion or the tiger (body, legs, eyes), eagle, elephant, and dragon (grinning mouth with long tongue). The term of the word barong is found in many Javanese and Balinese arts. This motif represents power or masculinity.