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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

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

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

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

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

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

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

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

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

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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