Kuntul Perak refers to Egret Silver Bird. This bird is a Kalimantan endemic animal that becomes the

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

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

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

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

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

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

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

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

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

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

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

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

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

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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