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

Kuntul Perak refers to Egret Silver Bird. This bird is a Kalimantan endemic animal that becomes the

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

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

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

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

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

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

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

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

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

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

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

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

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

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

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

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

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