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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

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

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

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

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

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

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

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

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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