This article discussed on type of plants of herb origin that has become motif inspiration for Malay carver. This research gave specialattention on motif of teratai, bakawali and bayam peraksi  highlighted on decorations of gunungan (cosmic mountain) mihrab (niche) andmimbar (pulpit) in Tanah Melayu (Malaya). The subject of the research focused on gunungan mihrab of Masjid Jamek Batu Uban (1734) and Masjid Kampung Tuan (1830) as well as gunungan mimbar Masjid Kampung Laut (circa 1700), Masjid Tengkera (1728) and Masjid Kampung Bukit Bayas (1827/1828). Diversity of identified stylized motif has not only highlight the exquisite decoration but indirectly uncover the secret of herbaceous plant in Malay World which possessed certain benefits. Aforementioned reflects the intimacy between Malay carver and nature and their wisdom in exemplify the motif that has becomes their sources of inspiration. In identifying the type of herbaceous plant, decoration on studied gunungan panel on mihrab and .....

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This research is conducted to study motifs of keringkam embroidery for the Sarawak Malays in Kuching. The objective of this study is to classify motifs and design patterns of the keringkam embroidery. Sample of study consists of textile collections belonging to Mrs. Salbiah binti Muhi and Miss Zainap binti Muhi, who are amongst the dominant figures in the keringkam embroidery industry in Kuching, Sarawak. Method of study involved Qualitative method through observations, interviews and document analysis to obtain research findings. In doing analysis, the motifs were re-created using Adobe Illustrator CS6 software for each of the motif in the sample of study. It is found that these keringkam embroideries were designed to floral patterns. Floral motifs commonly used for keringkam embroideries are motifs of bamboo shoots (pucuk rebung), roses (bunga mawar), trailing beans (kacang-kacang) and scattered flowers (bunga tabur). It is hoped that these findings can significantly contribute to th.....

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Tujuan utama kajian adalah untuk mengenalpasti perbandingan antara ragam hias gunungan pada mihrab dan mimbar di Acheh dan di Tanah Melayu. Melalui penyelidikan ini, ragam hias gunungan subjek kajian telah dilakar semula dengan aplikasi perisian Adobe Ilustrator CS3. Satu kerangka Jadual Komponen Ragam Hias Gunungan Mimbar telah diterjemahkan untuk memudahkan proses menganalisis data secara kajian perbandingan. Kerangka jadual tersebut terdiri daripada komponen motif bunga mahkota, secara bunga, dan daun yang dipaparkan lakaran visual. Dapatan kajian mendapati, motif teratai amat dominan diserlahkan pada bahagian bunga mahkota gunungan. Justifikasi daripada kajian ini diharapkan dapat melestarikan seni ukiran dalam usaha memperkaya khazanah budaya di Alam Melayu. Selain menyumbang kepada perkembangan bahan dan kandungan dalam konteks ragam hias, kajian ini sesuai dijadikan rujukan oleh pengkaji budaya yang berhasrat untuk menjalankan penyelidikan dalam bidang ini. Maklumat yang diperol.....

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