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

the Kabasaran dance is a sacred dance performed in the

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

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

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

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

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

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

This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

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

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

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

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

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