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Bogor Botanical Garden
Bogor Botanical Garden is located in Bogor city, West Java. It is the perfect place to admire various types of plants, such as pandanus bushes or agave and cacti in the Mexican plant section. The Botanical Gardens immediately borders the Bogor Presidential Palace, and you can see the Palace’s grounds from across the Garden’s lotus ponds. A word of warning: since this city is famous for its thunderstorms, check the weather and try to visit it as early in the day as you can.
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West Java Batik Motifs
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Tifa Totobuang
The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called
Leuit Sijimat
This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:
Gurdo Solo
Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,
Rumah Mamuju
the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in
Rangkiang
The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes
Tubo Kelapa
Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more
Sero Tangga
The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil
Sandeq
Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of
Burung Bidadari
Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an
Kasih Tak Sampai
‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to
Pattimura
Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in
Ukir Sentani
The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings
Jupri Kembang Teh
Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of
Durian Pecah
Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of
Gorga Simeol-Meol
The Gorga Simeol-meol is a pattern of plant tendrils. it is regarded as a symbol of longevity and
Kaganga Tanah Rejang
If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes
La Galigo
La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even
Enggang Dayak
Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural
Tongkonan
Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for
Bomba Mawar
This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates
Kuda Kupang
Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring
Bintik Tujuh
The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as
Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)
The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and
Malinau Cultural Festival
You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in
Tangerang Herang
Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of
Daun Lada Hitam
The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung
Bale Lumbu
This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the
Pala Salawaku
This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely
Singayaksa
The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to
Honai
The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in
Daun Sirih
This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional
Gajah Way Kambas
The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes
Taiganja
Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is
Gentala Arasy
Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of
Pucuk Rebung Riau
Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and
Gigi Haruan Lidi
The Gigi Haruan Lidi motif is taken from the name of the cork fish and is a symbol of
Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan
The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is
Tanah Liek
The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as
Merak Ngeram
The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and
Tabir Tanjung
Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in
Lipaq Sabe
Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is
Angsa Duo
According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess
Parang Rusak
Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by
Srimanganti
The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to
Teguh Bersatu
This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of
Sido Mulyo
Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in
Kaharingan
The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes
Awan Berarak
Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the
Gonggong Beruntun
This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and
Dayak Taghol
Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents
Gedhog Kembang Waluh
a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with
Parang Seling
Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of
Karawo Mahkuta
Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of
Bekantan Pakis
This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in
Sekar Jati
Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that
Karawo Pinang
Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original
Gumin Tambun
Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and
Biji Kopi
The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in
Hiu Taliyasan
Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to
Gamolan
This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is
Prada Papua
The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that
Ake Patra
Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of
Daun Simpor
This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical
Kawung
The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for
Mahkota Siger
Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and
Paqbarre Allo
The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as
Besurek Rafflesia
The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions
Ikan tambal
The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is
Bultiya
The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely
Manguni Minahasa
Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a
Tengkawang Ampiek
With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of
Wakatobi
It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes