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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

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

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

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

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

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

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

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

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

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

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

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

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

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

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

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

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

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

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