by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Oct 8, 2019
Awan Berarak Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the marching cloud in English. It represents a well-mannered person and the gentle character of the Malay ethnic community. As it illustrates the grace of the...
by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Oct 8, 2019
Dayak Kamang Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to increase the magical power that can arouse the spirit of the person who wears it. Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to...
by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Oct 8, 2019
Bekantan Pakis This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in North Kalimantan, and the Bekantan, the world’s rare Borneo Monkey. This Pakis motif represents eternal life and longevity. It also concerns the protection of rare...
by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Oct 8, 2019
Bunga Raye This motif is a combination of the Dayak Tidung and Bulungan tribes, namely the Raye Flower motif. This motive means to unite all forces to maintain the unity in diversity and expresses a wish for safety and cure for all diseases. This motif is a...
by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Oct 8, 2019
Dayak Taghol Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents a shield which means endurance and maintaining unity in the society. Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif...
