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The Kalamata Fort (photo: @Dictio.id)

The Kalamata Fort (photo: @Dictio.id)

Kalamata Fort

Again, the fort is a witness of the Portuguese colonization of Indonesia. This fort is located near the sea so if you have a passion for photography, you can capture your best shoots here since the place looks so dear on everyone’s eyes and also very picturesque on the camera lens!

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Kalamata Fort

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North Maluku

Batik Motifs

Burung Bidadari

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

Alam Pantai

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

Tubo Kelapa

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

 

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Motifs

Bultiya

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

Insang Ikan

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

Alam Pantai

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

Parang Seling

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

Paqbarre Allo

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

Karawo Mahkuta

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

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

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

Tongkonan

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

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Gonggong Siput

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

Raja Ampat

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

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Anggrek Tewu

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

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Gajah Way Kambas

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

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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,

Bale Lumbu

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

Sekar Jati

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

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Manguni Minahasa

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

Merak Ngeram

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

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

Kuda Sepasang

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

Lontara

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

Kasih Tak Sampai

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

Bomba Mawar

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

Singayaksa

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

Tangerang Herang

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

Rasamala

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

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Karawo Pinang

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

Besurek Rafflesia

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

Mahkota Siger

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

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Jumputan Bintang

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

Dayak Kamang

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

Tubo Kelapa

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

Pisang Bali

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

Sekomandi

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

Ikan tambal

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

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Ukir Sentani

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

Abimanyu Prince

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

Bekantan Pakis

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

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Peresean

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

Cengkeh

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

Asmat Papua

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

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

Tanah Liek

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

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Keluak Daun Pakis

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

Biji Kopi

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

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Tidayu

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

Gamolan

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

Tikar Natuna

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

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Prada Papua

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

Kuda Kupang

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

Rangkiang

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

Gumin Tambun

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

Merak Lasem

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

Sero Tangga

The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil

Daun Sirih

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

Pucuk Rebung Riau

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

Ake Patra

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

Lok Baintan Floating Market

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

Lipaq Sabe

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

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Wakatobi

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

Tenun Bima

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

Bintik Tujuh

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

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Desa Na Ualu

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

Jupri Kembang Teh

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

Srimanganti

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

Sido Mulyo

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

Buketan Bali

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

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Rumah Mamuju

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

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Pucuk Mekar

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

Daun Simpor

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

Pintu Aceh

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Kaharingan

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

Honai

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

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Kalo Sara

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

Enggang Dayak

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