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

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

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

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

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

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

Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by

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

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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