Author:
Awang Lah Nor Aniswati,Mohamed Khaidzir Khairul Anwar,Abdul Wahab Mohamad Hanif,Couto Nasbahry
Abstract
This preliminary study extensively explores decorative ornamentation in Malay-Minangkabau vernacular architecture, focusing on the LanjongHouse in NegeriSembilan. Built 153 years ago, the house showcases Selemak community craftsmanship with intricately carved motifs. The study identifies fifteen predominantly Minangkabau decorative ornaments that enhance the spiritual ambiance. Emphasizing shared aesthetics and iconography between Minangkabau and Malay cultures, it concludes that there is a harmonious movement of decorative ornamentations in Malay vernacular architecture, aligned with the Minangkabau philosophy of 'Alam Takambang Jadi Guru'. The LanjongHouse, an icon of SukuSelemak, holds broader significance in the Malay world and deserves preservation as a valuable cultural artifact.
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