Acehnese traditional aisle decorations : pelaminan adat aceh

Aceh is one of the provinces in Indonesia which has cultural diversity. Such as dances, culinary, tourist attractions, cultural customs and laws that apply in this area.

With its unique history, customs and culture, Aceh is currently known to the world, so that currently the province of Aceh is one of the interesting regional destinations to visit.

one of the most interesting is the custom of marriage in Aceh, and here I focus on discussing the traditional aceh wedding

The decorations for the Acehnese traditional aisle that are often applied to the Aceh traditional aisle, such as the motif bungong (flower), the flower of the kupula (bungong kupula) , pucok reubong (bamboo shoots) , swan meucanek and bungong meulu (jasmine flower).

The decorations that exist in traditional Acehnese aisle are believed to contain the meaning of fertility, natural wealth and tranquility.

The aisle and the bridal chamber are decorated as beautifully as possible with kasab embroidery patterned with plants and nature, making the bridal room look like heaven on earth, just like any Mogul style gardens in India.

Acehnese motif decorations that are often applied to traditional Acehnese aids are decorative motifs in the form of tendrils (plants). In addition, Acehnese motifs are always inspired by flora or plants.

We can see in the picture, the decoration on the wedding header is shaped like a crown, then inside the crown is given a carving of the shape of a jasmine flower, and in the middle of the crown it is fan-shaped (in Acehnese "Kipah")

The aisle is shaped like a throne, which means that the groom and bride are kings and queens who will occupy this throne and will form a kingdom, namely the household ark