The Philosophical Meanings of Tapis Limar Sekebar and Bintang Perak : A Semiotic Perspective of Charles Sanders Peirce

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the philosophical meanings of the Tapis Limar Sekebar and Bintang Perak. This research was conducted at Kediangan Gallery, Lampung. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method with the Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic approach. The data collection techniques included documentation, interviews, and observations. The data were then analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that the Tapis Limar Sekebar and Bintang Perak have philosophical meanings that represent the community life in Lampung. (1) the Tapis Limar Sekebar provides rhombus, sasab, and flower motifs. It has a meaning that can be regarded as a basis for human behavior to maintain good attitudes and deeds; people must help each other, remember that the owned sustenance is only a gift from God used to do kindness, be knowledgeable based on the customary and religious norms, and a job/duty properly and systematically. (2) Tapis Bintang Perak contains motifs of stars, tajuk berayun, and gunung lampu (mountains of lights). It has a meaning as a basis for the wearers' behavior to become human beings who always maintain a relationship with God, others, and with the natural surroundings.