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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

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

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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