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Leuit Sijimat
Meanings:
This motif reflects the daily items and activities of the Baduy people. These include the stage houses of the of Baduy people, the huma square rice field, the square rice drying grounds, and the leuit where the rice is stored. This motif symbolizes the modest life of the Baduy community and the strong correlation between their culture and natural preservation as local wisdom.
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