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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

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

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

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

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

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

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

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

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

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

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

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

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

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

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

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

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

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

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

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

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

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

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

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

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

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

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

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

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

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

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

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

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

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

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

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

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

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

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

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

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

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

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

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

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

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

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

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

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

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

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

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

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