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Minahasa Traditional Costume (Photo: @Indonesia Kaya)

Pinawetengan Museum

Pinawetengan Museum displays various collections, ranging from pre-historic relics, ancient Minahasa tribal objects, to Dutch colonial relics. Located 4 kilometers from the museum, the prehistoric site of Watu Pinawetengan has existed since 1000 BC. It is considered a sacred site and the birthplace of Minahasa ethnic.

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Pinawetengan Museum

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Batik Motifs

Tari Kabasaran

the Kabasaran dance is a sacred dance performed in the

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Manguni Minahasa

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

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

 

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Motifs

Anggrek Tewu

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

Asmat Papua

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

Pintu Aceh

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

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Kuda Kupang

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

Ake Patra

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

Srimanganti

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

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Samudra

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

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Sero Tangga

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

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Sekomandi

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

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Karawo Pinang

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

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Gurdo Solo

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

Tenun Bima

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

Besurek Rafflesia

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

Dayak Taghol

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

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

Merak Ngeram

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

Tangerang Herang

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

Bekantan Pakis

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

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Gonggong Siput

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

Parang Rusak

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

Lipaq Sabe

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

Durian Pecah

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

Gentala Arasy

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

Gajah Way Kambas

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

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Kuda Sepasang

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

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Gigi Haruan Lidi

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

Pala Salawaku

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

Biji Kopi

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

Pucuk Rebung Riau

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

Honai

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

Teguh Bersatu

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

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Alam Pantai

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Malinau Cultural Festival

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

Tikar Natuna

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

Sido Mulyo

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

Keluak Daun Pakis

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

La Galigo

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

Kawung

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

Gumin Tambun

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

Lontara

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

Singayaksa

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

Bintik Tujuh

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

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Enggang Dayak

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

Gamolan

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

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Tidayu

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

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Mahkota Siger

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

Leuit Sijimat

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

Paqbarre Allo

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

Tubo Kelapa

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

Bale Lumbu

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

Hiu Taliyasan

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

Kasih Tak Sampai

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

Manguni Minahasa

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

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

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

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Pisang Bali

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

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Tanah Liek

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

Merak Lasem

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

Tongkonan

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

Desa Na Ualu

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

Prada Papua

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

Kalo Sara

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

Lok Baintan Floating Market

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

Karawo Mahkuta

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

Cengkeh

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

Wakatobi

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

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

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

Raja Ampat

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

Abimanyu Prince

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

Jumputan Bintang

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

Peresean

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

Tabir Tanjung

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

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Kaharingan

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

Burung Bidadari

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

Sekar Jati

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

Parang Seling

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

Bomba Mawar

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