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

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,

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

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

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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