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Bogor Botanical Garden
Bogor Botanical Garden is located in Bogor city, West Java. It is the perfect place to admire various types of plants, such as pandanus bushes or agave and cacti in the Mexican plant section. The Botanical Gardens immediately borders the Bogor Presidential Palace, and you can see the Palace’s grounds from across the Garden’s lotus ponds. A word of warning: since this city is famous for its thunderstorms, check the weather and try to visit it as early in the day as you can.
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West Java Batik Motifs
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Ukir Sentani
The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings
Gonggong Siput
Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around
Gajah Way Kambas
The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes
Keluak Daun Pakis
The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of
Hiu Taliyasan
Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to
Pattimura
Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in
Burung Bidadari
Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an
Tabir Tanjung
Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in
Wakatobi
It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes
Lipaq Sabe
Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is
Gurdo Solo
Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,
Srimanganti
The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to
Tubo Kelapa
Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more
Sero Tangga
The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil
Gentala Arasy
Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of
Kain Cual
Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to
Lontara
The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that
Tengkawang Ampiek
With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of
Rangkiang
The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes
Enggang Dayak
Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural
Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)
The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and
Pati-Pati Pinehiku
It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga
Bomba Mawar
This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates
Parang Rusak
Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by
Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan
The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is
Singayaksa
The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to
Ikan tambal
The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is
Rumah Mamuju
the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house
Jupri Kembang Teh
Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of
Kerawang Tegak Aceh
The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong
Prada Papua
The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that
Bultiya
The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely
Kawung
The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for
Daun Lada Hitam
The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung
Wirasat
Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by
Gedhog Kembang Waluh
a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with
Awan Berarak
Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the
Tongkonan
Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for
Tifa Totobuang
The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called
Besurek Rafflesia
The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions
Daun Simpor
This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical
Parang Seling
Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of
Gonggong Beruntun
This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and
Teguh Bersatu
This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of
Merak Ngeram
The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and
Taiganja
Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is
Angsa Duo
According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess
Manguni Minahasa
Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in
Dayak Kamang
Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to
Bintik Tujuh
The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as
Dayak Taghol
Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents
Kasih Tak Sampai
‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to
Kaharingan
The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes
Honai
The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in
Sandeq
Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of
Malinau Cultural Festival
You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in
Tenun Bima
The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great
Bale Lumbu
This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the
Bekantan Pakis
This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in
Ake Patra
Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of
Gorga Simeol-Meol
The Gorga Simeol-meol is a pattern of plant tendrils. it is regarded as a symbol of longevity and
Kaganga Tanah Rejang
If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes
Cengkeh
The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents
Sido Mulyo
Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in
Karawo Pinang
Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original
Lok Baintan Floating Market
As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even
Pala Salawaku
This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely
Pinawetengan
The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in
La Galigo
La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even
Jumputan Bintang
The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to
Salakanagara
Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land