Published date: Jan 06 2025

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The Bandung Creative Movement 2023 – Enhancing Collaboration In Arts, Design And Craft For Sustainable Creative Industries: Creative Economy

Pages: 170 - 177

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v10i1.17866

Faiz Alghifaryfaizalghifary00@gmail.comTelkom University, Bandung

Riksa BelasundaTelkom University, Bandung

Rumah Gadang refers to a traditional house belonging to the Minangkabau people, known for its distinctive Gonjong roof and intricate flora and fauna carvings. These carvings are rich in symbolic motifs and hold valuable life lessons for the Minangkabau people. However, a unique variation of Rumah Gadang exists in Koto Tangah Simalanggang, Lima Puluh Kota district. It is dubbed the Rumah Gadang Ukiran Cino, it features Chinese-style carvings with distinct techniques and colors. This research uses a qualitative descriptive-analytical research method that aims to understand the philosophical meanings behind the carving motifs on the Rumah Gadang Ukiran Cino through a comparative study with the original carving motifs on the initial type of The Rumah Gadang house. Peculiarly, the Chinese carving motifs in the Rumah Gadang Ukiran Cino share the same fundamental meanings as the primary Minangkabau motifs, which allows them to still serve as a valuable guide for the social life of the residents of Minangkabau.

Keywords: carvings, Minangkabau culture, philosophical meaning, rumah gadang

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