Ukiran Ornamen Tradisional Minangkabau pada Dekorasi Pelaminan

Abstract

The traditional Minangkabau ornament that has applied to Rumah Gadang currently has experienced product diversification. One of the developments is for the carving of the wedding aisle decoration. This study aims to document the types of motifs, analyzes their development concepts, engraving techniques, and functions of traditional Minangkabau ornaments in the wedding aisle decorations, in Pariaman and Padangpanjang. The method of this study consists of qualitative methods and analytic descriptive analysis with cultural, sociological, and aesthetic approaches. The well-known traditional Minangkabau ornaments in the wedding decorations for instance are Kaluak Paku motifs, Itiak Pulang Patang, Aka Cino Sagagang, Saik Ajik, Pucuak Rabuang and Siriah Gadang. Generally, these ornaments have transformed in shape to adapt the placement media purpose, the practicality of engraving, and its aesthetics. Ornaments are made on spongy rubber media with cutting techniques. The functions of ornaments are to decorate and as an identity of Minangkabau wedding tradition aisle.