Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of

The peacock is considered to be the king of the birds. It represents

Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in

Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,

This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical

This motif is created based on the local wisdom and philosophy of

The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to

The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in

Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of

The motif is inspired by Aceh’s traditional architecture that has

This motive reflects the joy and gratitude to God over the grace of

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as

The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to

Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more

Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits

Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to

the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house

The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for

Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

The Peresean is a game that sometimes some kinds of magic are

The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings

This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is

The name of this motif is the acronym of three ethnics namely,

You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in

This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the

It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga

This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

This motif implies a hope that the wearer will have the wisdom of

The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in

The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and

Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that

If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes

‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to

Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and

The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is

The Gigi Haruan Lidi motif is taken from the name of the cork fish and is a symbol of

The Rasamala Batik motif is associated with a story when the Dutch came

Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an

Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the

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

For the people of Kupang, having a strong horse is a matter of

The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is

The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes

It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes

Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of

The batik motif illustrates the Asmat’s sacred tribal motifs that are

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is

Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in

The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as

Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of

The peacock is considered to be the king of the birds. It represents

Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is

Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to

The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as

Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and

The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess

Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of

This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:

Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural

Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for

The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great

The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is

This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of

Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in

Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Kalo Sara is a sacred motif for Tolaki ethnic. It is considered as

The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong

The Gorga Simeol-meol is a pattern of plant tendrils. it is regarded as a symbol of longevity and

This art painting means to be strong-willed person to pursue

Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents

As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by

The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in