Traditional House Riau
Riau Province is a province located in the middle of the island of Sumatra, precisely in the Coastal Strait of Malacca, East Coast of Sumatra. Riau Province is inhabited by ethnic Malays as indigenous tribe as well as majority tribe of its population. Because of its demographic, Malay culture becomes very strong when we visit this province. One that can easily be encountered to prove the strong Malay culture there is a typical Malay traditional house of Riau Province named custom homes Selaso Jatuh Kembar
Traditional House of Riau
Well, in the opportunity of this article, we will review the complete about the traditional house of Riau, ranging from history, architectural styles, images, structures, and philosophical values contained in it. For those of you who want to know how unique custom house named Selaso Jatuh Kembar is, please refer to the following discussion!
1. House Building Structure
In Malay culture, actually known some kind of architecture of custom house, for example Rumah Melayu Atap Limas Potong, Rumah Melayu Atap Belah Bubung, Rumah Melayu Atap Lipat Kajang, and Rumah Melayu Roof Lontik. Nevertheless, chosen to be a typical custom house of Riau Province is Rumah Adat Selaso Jatuh Kembar or also called Balai Salaso Jatuh.
The custom house of Selaso Jatuh Kembar is a large stilt house composed of more than one level. This house is called Selaso Jatuh Kembar because it has a lower (lower) hall (cell) than the living room.
Overall, the traditional house of Riau is made from natural materials. The roof is made of rumbia leaves tied with rattan on the roof bone, while other parts such as walls, poles, or floors are made of the finest quality woods such as meranti wood, hawak wood, or wooden fields.
2. Function of Traditional House
The custom house of Selaso Jatuh Kembar is not used as a residential design. This traditional house of Riau in the past functioned as a meeting hall of adat. Therefore, this traditional house is also called Balai Salaso Jatuh.
Although not functioned as a residence, Selaso Jatuh Kembar is still divided into several rooms. There is a large space used for cross-legged or a place for deliberations in traditional gatherings, there is room for storing traditional objects such as traditional musical instruments and dance gear, there are bridges, beds, and even kitchens.
The custom house of Selaso Jatuh Kembar is a large stilt house composed of more than one level. This house is called Selaso Jatuh Kembar because it has a lower (lower) hall (cell) than the living room.
Overall, the traditional house of Riau is made from natural materials. The roof is made of rumbia leaves tied with rattan on the roof bone, while other parts such as walls, poles, or floors are made of the finest quality woods such as meranti wood, hawak wood, or wooden fields.
2. Function of Traditional House
The custom house of Selaso Jatuh Kembar is not used as a residential design. This traditional house of Riau in the past functioned as a meeting hall of adat. Therefore, this traditional house is also called Balai Salaso Jatuh.
Although not functioned as a residence, Selaso Jatuh Kembar is still divided into several rooms. There is a large space used for cross-legged or a place for deliberations in traditional gatherings, there is room for storing traditional objects such as traditional musical instruments and dance gear, there are bridges, beds, and even kitchens.
3. Typical Features and Philosophical Values
In addition to the large size and consists of several levels, there are several characteristics that belong to the custom house Selaso Jatuh Kembar compared to other Malay traditional house. Characteristics that later became the hallmark of traditional house of Riau, among others:
- bIt has a cross at the end of the roof (tube) called Sulo Bayung (Selembayung) and a crosswise on the roof foot called Sayok Layangan. This cross is a symbol that the Malay society of Riau is a religious society.
- It has an attic (2nd floor) equipped with large wind pits.
- At the front of the house comes with ornaments of ethnic Malay carvings with flora (plant) and fauna (animal) motifs that signify the importance of the forest role for the Riau Malay community. Carvings dominated by red and yellow can be found in various motifs, such as motifs selembayung, bee bergayut, or motif shoot bamboo shoots.
- Traditional house of Riau is always facing the river body. this is a sign that the people of Riau can not be separated from the function of the river as the only way to move from one place to another.
Well, that's our glimpse of Riau's custom house along with its drawings, history, philosophy, and explanations. Hopefully it can be a reference for us to get to know the culture of the people of Malay Riau. If the article explanation of custom homes Selaso Jatuh Kembar is considered useful, please share. Do not forget to read our article about traditional house of West Sumatra in the next discussion. Regards!
In addition to the large size and consists of several levels, there are several characteristics that belong to the custom house Selaso Jatuh Kembar compared to other Malay traditional house. Characteristics that later became the hallmark of traditional house of Riau, among others:
- bIt has a cross at the end of the roof (tube) called Sulo Bayung (Selembayung) and a crosswise on the roof foot called Sayok Layangan. This cross is a symbol that the Malay society of Riau is a religious society.
- It has an attic (2nd floor) equipped with large wind pits.
- At the front of the house comes with ornaments of ethnic Malay carvings with flora (plant) and fauna (animal) motifs that signify the importance of the forest role for the Riau Malay community. Carvings dominated by red and yellow can be found in various motifs, such as motifs selembayung, bee bergayut, or motif shoot bamboo shoots.
- Traditional house of Riau is always facing the river body. this is a sign that the people of Riau can not be separated from the function of the river as the only way to move from one place to another.
Well, that's our glimpse of Riau's custom house along with its drawings, history, philosophy, and explanations. Hopefully it can be a reference for us to get to know the culture of the people of Malay Riau. If the article explanation of custom homes Selaso Jatuh Kembar is considered useful, please share. Do not forget to read our article about traditional house of West Sumatra in the next discussion. Regards!
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