Motifs of Iranun Siambitan Weaving in Sabah

Authors

  • Juita Jaafar Manap College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Arba'iyah Abd Aziz College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI7.3792

Keywords:

Motifs, Iranun, Siambitan, Weaving

Abstract

Textile weaving is a prominent activity among Iranun women. There is a lack of research on Iranun siambitan weaving motifs. The objective of this paper is to highlight the motifs in the weaving and its underlying meaning. Data was obtained through observation and interview. The researcher will use Ferdinand de Saussure theory on sign and symbol to analyze the outcome. The outcome is categorized into three areas, flora, fauna and geometric motifs. The conclusion of this paper aims to bring awareness, importance and value of the siambitan weaving as a piece of evidence of the Iranun people's cultural heritage.

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Published

2022-08-31

How to Cite

Manap, J. J., & Abd Aziz, A. (2022). Motifs of Iranun Siambitan Weaving in Sabah. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 7(SI7), 259–265. https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI7.3792