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thematic meanings

Protection and Healing

The Batik motifs that illustrate one’s wishes to have a healthy life, good luck, and to be healed from illness. These motifs may refer to sacred symbols that are believed to protect someone from danger, illnesses, and bad lucks.

Banji

Banji

The banji motif is a stylization of the Indian swastika motif that enters

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Ondel-ondel

Ondel-ondel

Ondel-ondel puppet is a traditional Betawi icon. This motif signifies the hope that the wearer achieves

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