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Cual Woven Textile Museum
This museum is the first and only museum in Pangkalpinang that provides insight into the typical woven fabric of Bangka Belitung. Ishadi Cual Fabric Museum displayed a 200-years-old woven fabric and other precious textile heritage. Cual weaving was originally a traditional cloth from the Muntok region, developed around the 17th century. Cual woven cloth is very famous for its smooth texture. Its variety of flora and fauna patterns stand out like a relief of motifs when viewed from a distance.
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Batik Motifs
Daun Lada Hitam
The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung
Daun Simpor
This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical
Kain Cual
Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to
Biji Kopi
The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in
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Parang Seling
Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of
Pinawetengan
The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in
Gigi Haruan Lidi
The Gigi Haruan Lidi motif is taken from the name of the cork fish and is a symbol of
Ikan tambal
The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is
Enggang Dayak
Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural
Tengkawang Ampiek
With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of
Daun Sirih
This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional
Manguni Minahasa
Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a
Taiganja
Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is
Kerawang Tegak Aceh
The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong
Buketan Bali
The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is
Lok Baintan Floating Market
As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even
Pala Salawaku
This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely
Leuit Sijimat
This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:
Awan Berarak
Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the
Gamolan
This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is
Gonggong Beruntun
This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and
Kaganga Tanah Rejang
If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes
Singayaksa
The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to
Jupri Kembang Teh
Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of
Cengkeh
The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents
Bomba Mawar
This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates
Kain Cual
Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to
Jumputan Bintang
The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to
Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan
The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is
Prada Papua
The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that
Bultiya
The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely
Biji Kopi
The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in
Salakanagara
Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land
Dayak Taghol
Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents
Teguh Bersatu
This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of
Rangkiang
The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes
Pucuk Rebung Riau
Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and
Sero Tangga
The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil
Pattimura
Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in
Hiu Taliyasan
Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to
Keluak Daun Pakis
The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of
Tabir Tanjung
Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in
Kawung
The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for
La Galigo
La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even
Gurdo Solo
Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,
Srimanganti
The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to
Ukir Sentani
The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings
Besurek Rafflesia
The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions
Tifa Totobuang
The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called
Ake Patra
Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of
Sido Mulyo
Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in
Malinau Cultural Festival
You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in
Gentala Arasy
Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of
Tubo Kelapa
Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more
Mahkota Siger
Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and
Tanah Liek
The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as
Sandeq
Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of
Karawo Pinang
Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original
Pati-Pati Pinehiku
It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga
Bintik Tujuh
The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as
Gedhog Kembang Waluh
a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with
Rumah Mamuju
the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house
Wakatobi
It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes
Kuda Kupang
Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring
Angsa Duo
According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess
Gonggong Siput
Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around
Karawo Mahkuta
Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of
Tikar Natuna
The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in
Kasih Tak Sampai
‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to
Bekantan Pakis
This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in
Insang Ikan
Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits
Sekar Jati
Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that
Tenun Bima
The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great
Kaharingan
The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes
Paqbarre Allo
The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as