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

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

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

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

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

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

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

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

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

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

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

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

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

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

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

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