Papua, Indonesia's easternmost province also poorer typical batik store of wealth. The specificity of Papua batik motif can be seen from up to a different color from the other areas batik origin. Compared with batik patterns of other areas in Java, Papua batik patterns are quite striking differences. Papuan batik motifs depict many tribes also cultural diversity of Papua. Archaeological heritage that is widely available in the Papua region could be a source of inspiration to evoke the creativity of the artists Papua in producing ethnic-themed artwork.
Over the selection of many Papuan batik motifs using sacred symbols and carvings typical of Papua. Lizard or crocodile is one of them, besides of great circles.
Papuan batik motif that is widely known batik motif is a symbol Asmat wooden sculptures rate this Asmat.Batik have characteristics that are very distinctive. Among other things, the color is brown with a mixture of soil and terra-cotta color (brownish red).
Another motive is the bird of paradise motif, motif Kamoro (or symbol statue stands), Sentani motifs with characteristic grooves image logs swirling with color type only one or two colors and some patterns are varied with a touch of gold stripes and dubbed prada batik.
Papuan batik is much more exposed now than when it first appeared in 1985. When the Indonesian government to get assistance from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to empower local culture in eastern Indonesia. Papuan batik enthusiasts now have a lot, but the price is still expensive for most Papua batik is batik, not print. They cost between Rp 200,000 to Rp 2.25 million per piece.
The uniqueness of batik making Papua ogled many people, ranging from local to international consumers. It was considered reasonable because Papuan batik not only symbolizes the culture of the surrounding community, but also elements of the history and archeologists incised in it. Therefore, typical batik Indonesia's easternmost region is worth preserving.