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

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

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

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

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

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

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

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

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

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

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

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

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