“Enggang” is the native word for the hornbill bird. This motif represents the closeness of the Indonesian Dayak society with nature. All parts of the hornbill’s body symbolize the greatness and
According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have
This motif was invented by a King of Pajajaran Kingdom (923-1428) during his meditation to seek for
The banji motif is a stylization of the Indian swastika motif that enters Indonesia through
The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of the person and
The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin prayed for
Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient times. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and elegance of
Other than courage and steadfastness, this motif also signifies that the wearer is
“Gurdo” or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird, Gurda is
The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo of Mataram Kingdom (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for
Sido Mulyo is one of the classical motifs specifically used for the bride’s costume in
The Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield, because it is believed to increase
The word “Cual” refers to woven textile, which was first invented by the Muntok community in
The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from the Palace’s hallway that connects to
Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is often used as
Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word “Awan Berarak” means the marching cloud in
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