Cendrawasih Table Runner

Burung Cendrawasih- Bird of Paradise 

The cendrawasih Batik motif has been illustrated after the rare and endemic bird from Papua.  It is believed that this Paradise bird connects the earth with the heavens. 

Cendrawasih is the most popular motif in Papuan Batik. 

Indonesian Batik is a very old and unique form of art and is seen as a symbol of the country’s rich culture and heritage. Most of the Batik pattern feature motifs representing the local culture or nature. Each region in Indonesia has developed its own unique design. Most of the motifs and the patterns have their own symbolic and philosophical meanings.