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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

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

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

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

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 is created based on the local wisdom and philosophy of

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional

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

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

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

Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”

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

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

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

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

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

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

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

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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