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

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

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

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

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

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

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

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

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

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

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

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

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

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

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

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

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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