The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

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

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

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

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

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

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

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

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

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

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

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

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