Browsing by Author "Haron, Hamdzun"

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    The Meaning of Malay Motif Wood Carving in Terengganu Mosque
    (2016-11-08) Ismail, Noor Hafiza; Haron, Hamdzun; Ramli, Zuliskandar; Manan, Salina Abdul
    Wood carving is among the many delicate arts derived from the work of wood carvers. It can be seen as an object decorating buildings such as mosques, houses and more. There are various types of carvings that find their way to the mosques’ architecture in Terengganu. Places in Malaysia have various kinds of carving, mostly originate from the culture or outside influence. Terengganu is a state within the Malaysian Peninsular that possesses various kinds of carving that are both unique and beautiful to tis mosques. The main question is what motif that influences the decoration in these mosques? To answer this question, qualitative descriptive was used in gathering precise, accurate and fast data. In addition, both interviews and observations are used to strengthen the primary and secondary data. The findings have found that there are a few flora, fauna, and geometric motifs present in the various unique carvings. Each produced carving contains both clear and hidden meanings, illustrating the everyday lives of the Malay community. The architecture shows the refinement of the Malays’ crafts, important to be preserved for future generations. It is hoped that the study can increase the awareness of preserving the nation’s cultural heritage among the public
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    The Meaning of Malay Motif Wood Carving in Terengganu Mosque
    (2015-01-28) Ismail, Noor Hafiza; Haron, Hamdzun; Ramli, Zuliskandar
    Wood carving is among the many delicate arts derived from the woi'K of wood carvers. It can be seen as an object decorating buildings such as mosques, houses and more. There are various types of carvings that find their way to the mosques' architecture in Terengganu. Places in Malaysia have various kinds of carving, mosUy originate from the culture or outside influence. Terengganu is a state within the Malaysian Peninsular that possesses various kinds of carving that are both unique and beautiful to tis mosques. The main question is what motif that inftuences the decoration in these mosques? To answer this question, qualitative descriptive was used in gathering precise, accurate and fast data. In addition, both interviews and observations are used to strengthen the primary and secondary data. The findings have found that there are a few ftora, fauna, and geometric motifs present in the various unique carvings. Each produced carving contains both dear and hidden meanings, illustrating the everyday lives of the Malay community. The architecture shows the refinement of the Malays' crafts, important to be preserved for future generations. It is hoped that the study can increase the awareness of preserving the nation's cultural heritage among the public.
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    Tengkolok as The Heritage of Perak Darul Ridzuan: The Binder, Techniques, Manner & Amp; Taboo
    (2016-11-14) Manan, Salina Abdul; Haron, Hamdzun; Ramli, Zuliskandar; Ismail, Noor Hafiza; Ismail, Rozaidi
    Tengkolok is a unique head covering for Malay men and it is still worn to this very day.However, its adornment only is limited to certain functions and events. With this, this articleis written to document in further detail the binders of the Malay-inherited tengkolok especiallyin the state of Perak DarulRidzuan. Some questions need to be answered, such as ‘who arethe tengkolok binders in Perak?’, ‘how are the tengkolok-folding techniques used?’ and ‘whatare the etiquettes and taboo in the making of tengkolok?’. Offering explanation, aqualitative cultural approach will be adopted. Both interview and observation will be used toobtain data wither in writing or visually. The observation done has suggested that there arefour tengkolok binders who are still active in Perak. Each of them has their own respectivetengkolok folding techniques. This article will discuss the work of these binders, their foldingtechniques, the manner and etiquettes as well as the taboo in tengkolok-making. It isanticipated that this article would be able to catch the interest of researchers especiallythose studying Malay textiles and clothing also the younger generation in order for themknow tengkolok better and at the same time to learn this skill. Our observation is also ofhigh value as it is able to contribute to the sustainability of tengkolok-binding heritage thathas long been of ‘low-profile and not really popularised among the younger peoplenowadays. The documentation of this tengkolok binder would serve as one of the ways toappreciate tengkolok-binders as part of the Malay priceless heritage
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    Tengkolok as The Heritage of Perak Darul Ridzuan: The Binder, Techniques, Manner & Amp; Taboo
    (2015-01-27) Manan, Salina Abdul; Haron, Hamdzun; Ramli, Zuliskandar; lsmail, Noor Hafiza
    Tengkolok is a unique head covering for Malay men and it is still worn to this very day.However, its adornment only is limited to certain functions and events. With this, this artideis written to document in further detail the binders of the Malay-inherited tengkolok especiallyin the state of Perak DaruiRidzuan. Some questions need to be answered, such as 'who arethe tengkolok binders in Perak?', 'how are the tengkolok-folding techniques used?' and 'whatare the etiquettes and taboo in the making of tengkolok?'. Offering explanation, aqualitative culbJral approach will be adopted. Both interview and observation will be used toobtain data wither in writing or visually. The observation done has suggested that there arefour tengkolok binders who are still active in Perak. Each of them has their own respectivetengkolok folding techniques. This artide will discuss the work of these binders, their foldingtechniques, the manner and etiquettes as well as the taboo in tengkolok-making. It isanticipated that this article would be able to catch the interest of researchers especiallylhose studying Malay textiles and clothing also the younger generation in order for themknow tengkolok better and at the same time to learn this skill. Our observation is also ofhigh value as it is able to contribute to the sustainability of tengkolok-binding heritage thathas long been of 'low-profile and not really popularised among the younger peoplenowadays. The documentation of this tangkolok binder would serve as one of the ways toappreciate tengkolok-binders as part of the Malay priceless heritage