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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

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

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

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

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

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

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

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

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

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

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

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

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

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

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

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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