THE FORM AND MEANING OF GEBYOG PATANGARING IN RELATION TO THE SACRED ROOM AT THE JAVANESE HOUSE IN SURAKARTA

Abstract

The study, titled The Form and Meaning of Gebyog Patangaring in Relation to the Sacred Room at the Javanese House in Surakarta, was prompted by the Gebyog Patangaring, which differs from other gebyog forms seen in other Javanese households. These unique characteristics include its position in a sacred site, its unique shape, function, and decoration with meaningful themes. The goal of this research is to figure out the shape and significance of the Javanese dwelling Gebyog Patangaring. Interpretive qualitative research was applied to attain the goals. Surakarta, Wonogiri, Sragen, Sukoharjo, and Karanganyar are among the research places. Sources of data extracted include informants and artefacts. Data collection techniques used in-depth interviews and observation techniques. The analysis technique uses descriptive qualitative and interpretive. The results showed that the shape of the Gebyog Patangaring tends to protrude inward, the shape is symmetrical, in the middle there is a door, the top of the door tends to be decorated with ornaments with snakes, plants, and birds motifs. The meaning of gebyog symbolizes fertility.

Keywords: Shape, Meaning, Gebyog Patangaring, Javanese House.

DOI: 10.7176/ADS/95-06

Publication date:October 30th 2021