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Twenties: Notable Batik patterns from across the archipelago
Batik, one of Indonesia’s most beloved icons and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, comes in a rich variety of patterns, each with a unique origin and meaning. These are 20 batik patterns from across the archipelago.
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Cultural heritage: According to Sobat Budaya, an initiative focused on promoting Indonesia's diverse culture, more than 1,000 batik motifs and patterns exist across the archipelago. (Unsplash/Mahmur Marganti) (Unsplash/Mahmur Marganti)
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Batik, one of Indonesia’s most beloved icons and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, comes in a rich variety of patterns, each with a unique origin and meaning. The Sobat Budaya cultural initiative has counted at least 1,542 different batik motifs that hail from the archipelago’s diverse regions and cultures.
1. Srimanganti, Banten
Srimanganti derives its name from the words sri (king) and manganti (awaiting). Dominated by shades of brown, this batik pattern represents future success.
2. Singayaksa, Banten
Also from Banten, the singayaksa pattern derives from the legend of Sultan Hasanuddin, the Makassarese national hero, who is said to have prayed for God’s guidance to determine where he should found his kingdom. Thus, the pattern represents hope of receiving divine guidance in life.
3. Tangerang herang, Banten
