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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

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

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

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

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

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

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

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

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

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

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

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

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

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

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

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

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

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

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