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Motifs & Philosophy: Page 3

History, meaning, and application of Indonesian batik motifs on fabric and uniforms.

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The godong batik motif, a naturalistic leaf/plant motif. Traits, context, and uses in general terms.

The peksi batik motif, a stylised bird, often in coastal traditions. Traits, context, and uses in general terms.

The udan liris batik motif, neat diagonal lines like a light drizzle, its meaning of calm, and how it is used on fabric.

The peranakan batik motif, a Peranakan (Chinese-Indonesian) motif vocabulary blended with local batik. Traits and context in general.