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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

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

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

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

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

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

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

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

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

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

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

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

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

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

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