Suntiang
ASuntiangis an elaboratecrownworn normally byMinangkabau womeninSumatrafor festive occasions. It has the shape of a radiant fan and is made out ofgoldenmaterials such as brass and copper.
A piece worn by abride(referred to as Anak Daro) for a wedding is calledSuntiang Gadang,while the one worn by traditional dancers is calledPasumandan.[1]Suntiang is worn at wedding parties, and is quite heavy, weighing up to 3.5 kilograms.[2]
The headpiece's weight is meant to symbolize the burdens that may arise after marriage, like motherhood and furthering the bride's marriage. In the case of the bride wearing the ornament, the message that is conveyed is that she can carry the weight of a relationship.
References
[edit]- ^"Suntiang, a decadent golden headdress".23 August 2013.
- ^W, Rashida (2016-10-26)."The Learning Gallery Presents:The Minang Suntiang".thesilktent.Retrieved2021-01-12.
External links
[edit]- http:// creative-museum /en/content/minangkabau-crown-bride-sumatra-6
- Image gallery of variousSuntiang
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