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

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

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

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

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

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

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

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

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

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

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