by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Oct 8, 2019
Waruga Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the graves of Minahasa ancestors, which is made of stone consisting of different layers. The triangle shape of the upper waruga contained reliefs which are called Tonaas. There two kinds of Tonaas,...
by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Oct 8, 2019
Bayam Raja The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of the person and the dignity of the ancestors. The motif is designed as a vertical curved line that separates motifs of one another. The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status...
by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Oct 8, 2019
Gigi Haruan Lidi The Gigi Haruan Lidi motif is taken from the name of the Haruan fish or cork fish and the Lidi snake motif. Haruan’s teeth are a symbol of a sharp-minded person. Also, according to Banjar folklore, the Lidi Snake motif is considered a symbol of...
by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Oct 8, 2019
Tidayu The name of this motif is the acronym of three ethnics namely, Dayak, Malay (Melayu), and Chinese (Tionghoa). Tidayu’s design consists of sacred motifs adopted from each culture in the region, such as Lembayung, Beuntai, Lanterns, Jungle, Harmony,...
by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Oct 8, 2019
Insang Ikan Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits the coastal line of the Kapuas river. It symbolizes people’s sense of gratitude to God. It also signifies a reflection on the most important part of a...
