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Sukarara Textile Villages
Sukarara Textile Village in Lombok (photo: Mandalika.Indonesia)
Sukarara Textile Village
Before the rise of Batik textile, local communities in West Nusa Tenggara produced woven textiles for their customary outfits. Located about 40 kilometers from Mataram capital city in Lombok island, this village is known for its flourishing weaving industry of Sasak indigenous tribes since before century. The villagers will enchant you with their production of fine woven cloths by using cotton, silk or gold and silver threads for their amazing designs.
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West Nusa Tenggara Batik Motifs
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Tenun Bima
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Pucuk Rebung Riau
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Parang Seling
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Pati-Pati Pinehiku
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Lipaq Sabe
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Tangerang Herang
Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of
Sekar Jati
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Enggang Dayak
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Ukir Sentani
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Bekantan Pakis
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Karawo Pinang
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Angsa Duo
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Bomba Mawar
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Kasih Tak Sampai
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Leuit Sijimat
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Jumputan Bintang
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Daun Sirih
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Gumin Tambun
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Tongkonan
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Mahkota Siger
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Tifa Totobuang
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Kaganga Tanah Rejang
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Srimanganti
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Gamolan
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Pinawetengan
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Gigi Haruan Lidi
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Wakatobi
It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes
Ake Patra
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Kuda Kupang
Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring
Sandeq
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Desa Na Tolu
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Burung Bidadari
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Paqbarre Allo
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Daun Lada Hitam
The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung
Prada Papua
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Bale Lumbu
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Tubo Kelapa
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Merak Ngeram
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Ikan tambal
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Gonggong Beruntun
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Gedhog Kembang Waluh
a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with
Wirasat
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Tenun Bima
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Daun Simpor
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Gentala Arasy
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Besurek Rafflesia
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Biji Kopi
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Tabir Tanjung
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Besurek Rembulan
This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
Teguh Bersatu
This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of
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Kawung
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