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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes

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

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

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

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

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

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

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

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

The Gorga motif of Ualu Village is the symbol of the eight cardinal

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

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

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

The word “Alam Pantai” refers to the natural beauty of

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

This batik motif is usually given by a person to his/her lover who is

This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and

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

The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents

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

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to

La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

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

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

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

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

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

a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with

Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around

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

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

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original

Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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