Local Plant Motif of Kain Suket Ajang

This study delves into the identity of Suket Ajang, a traditional craft in Sarawak, particularly among Rajang's Melanau population. Employing semiotics, the research deciphers the complex meanings and cultural nuances embedded in Suket Ajang's native plant motifs. Through an in-depth exami...

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Published in:ENVIRONMENT-BEHAVIOUR PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL
Main Authors: Morni, Asrul Asshadi Mohamad; Samin, Mohd Azhar; Legino, Rafeah
Format: Proceedings Paper
Language:English
Published: E-IPH LTD UK 2024
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Online Access:https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001289692400002
author Morni
Asrul Asshadi Mohamad; Samin
Mohd Azhar; Legino
Rafeah
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Asrul Asshadi Mohamad; Samin
Mohd Azhar; Legino
Rafeah
Local Plant Motif of Kain Suket Ajang
Environmental Sciences & Ecology
author_facet Morni
Asrul Asshadi Mohamad; Samin
Mohd Azhar; Legino
Rafeah
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spelling Morni, Asrul Asshadi Mohamad; Samin, Mohd Azhar; Legino, Rafeah
Local Plant Motif of Kain Suket Ajang
ENVIRONMENT-BEHAVIOUR PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL
English
Proceedings Paper
This study delves into the identity of Suket Ajang, a traditional craft in Sarawak, particularly among Rajang's Melanau population. Employing semiotics, the research deciphers the complex meanings and cultural nuances embedded in Suket Ajang's native plant motifs. Through an in-depth examination of literary and visual materials, the study unveils the symbolic language within Suket Ajang, showcasing how individual motifs are chosen, investigated, and classified based on their semiotic qualities. This method sheds light on the aesthetic and semiotic elements, revealing the intricate blend of local plant features. Notable motifs like buwak tulau and tapok pedadah further contribute to Suket Ajang's rich cultural identity.
E-IPH LTD UK
2398-4287

2024
9

10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI17.5424
Environmental Sciences & Ecology

WOS:001289692400002
https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001289692400002
title Local Plant Motif of Kain Suket Ajang
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description This study delves into the identity of Suket Ajang, a traditional craft in Sarawak, particularly among Rajang's Melanau population. Employing semiotics, the research deciphers the complex meanings and cultural nuances embedded in Suket Ajang's native plant motifs. Through an in-depth examination of literary and visual materials, the study unveils the symbolic language within Suket Ajang, showcasing how individual motifs are chosen, investigated, and classified based on their semiotic qualities. This method sheds light on the aesthetic and semiotic elements, revealing the intricate blend of local plant features. Notable motifs like buwak tulau and tapok pedadah further contribute to Suket Ajang's rich cultural identity.
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