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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

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

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

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

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

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

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

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

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

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

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

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

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

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

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

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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