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Al Mashun Historical Mosque of Medan

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Al Mashun Historical Mosque of Medan

The historic mosque is a relic of the Sultanate of Deli. It was built during the reign of Sultan Ma’mun Al Rasyid Perkasa Alam in 1906, and it was designed by architects from the Netherlands. The historic building is an elegant mixture of Indian, European, and Malay cultures.

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Al Mashun Historical Mosque of Medan 

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North Sumatra

Batik Motifs

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Desa Na Tolu

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

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

Desa Na Ualu

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

 

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Motifs

La Galigo

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

Mahkota Siger

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

Ukir Sentani

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

Malinau Cultural Festival

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

Burung Bidadari

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

Kawung

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

Merak Lasem

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

Peresean

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

Sekomandi

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

Rumah Mamuju

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

Pintu Aceh

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

Awan Berarak

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

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Gumin Tambun

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

Daun Sirih

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

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Kalo Sara

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

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Pala Salawaku

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

Tubo Kelapa

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

Merak Ngeram

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

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Dayak Kamang

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

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

Tanah Liek

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Desa Na Ualu

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

Honai

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

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Lok Baintan Floating Market

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

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

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

Bomba Mawar

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

Hiu Taliyasan

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

Sero Tangga

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

Leuit Sijimat

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

Ake Patra

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

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Asmat Papua

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

Tidayu

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

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Srimanganti

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

Biji Kopi

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

Bultiya

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

Durian Pecah

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

Taiganja

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

Pucuk Mekar

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

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Parang Seling

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

Pattimura

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

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Kuda Sepasang

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

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Jumputan Bintang

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

Cengkeh

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

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

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

Gurdo Solo

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

Angsa Duo

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

Sekar Jati

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

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Prada Papua

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

Kaharingan

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

Teguh Bersatu

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

Tenun Bima

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

Raja Ampat

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

Jupri Kembang Teh

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

Alam Pantai

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

Rangkiang

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

Gajah Way Kambas

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

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Pucuk Rebung Riau

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

Tangerang Herang

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

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Pisang Bali

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

Sandeq

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

Gonggong Siput

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

Wakatobi

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

Singayaksa

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

Buketan Bali

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

Kasih Tak Sampai

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

Tikar Natuna

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

Insang Ikan

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

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Rasamala

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

Desa Na Tolu

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

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

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

Kuda Kupang

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

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Abimanyu Prince

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

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Manguni Minahasa

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

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Besurek Rafflesia

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

Ikan tambal

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

Keluak Daun Pakis

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

Daun Simpor

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