Symbolism On Anyaman Kelarai Motif Fauna of Indigenous Craft

Abstract

Indigenous people are aboriginal people who have their historical history and identity, such as the Malays. They are Peninsular Malaysia's first residents. Officially, there are 18 indigenous tribes divided into three major groups: Negrito, Senoi, and Proto-Malay. The goal of this study was to get a better understanding of (Anyaman Kelarai) symbolism in the context of Malay indigenous cultures. Nowadays, there is a trend among craftspeople to adapt original themes to modern ones. Due to a lack of records, civilizations must be aware of the numerous sorts of Anyaman Kelarai. The study investigated Anyaman Kelarai's characteristics and indigenous people's existing symbols. In this research, a qualitative technique was used, which included interviews and observations from sites such as Pulau Carey and the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA). This research made use of Charles Sander Pierce's Semiotic theory. Based on the data, this research finds that the themes of Anyaman Kelarai by Malay indigenous people fall into three categories: flora, animal, and still life items. These themes expressed indigenous people's culture, traditions, and taboos. In a word, Anyaman Kelarai must be protected to maintain and extend its distinctiveness in the face of rapid modernity. The existence of this history would enhance the nation's art and culture and contribute to the survival of indigenous aesthetic culture, which would generate an economic return over time.