LIMAS HOUSE

LIMAS HOUSE

           Palembang has many place that can visit for all the people from palembang or another city. For example Limas House, Limas House is a prototype of Palembang traditional House. Having a pyramidal roof, it has the characteristics as follows , pyramidal roof, wooden walls with separate leveled rooms (kijing), the roof, walls, and floors are supported on pillars, the ornament and carving show the charisma and identity of the house. And then the area of most Limas from rangers from 400 to 1000 square meters. Constructed on Unglen (hard wood) pillars and Tembesu wood for the frame. Islamic influence is reflected on room (In Kawi language, Meaning a hall) , is considered respectful. It is located on the uppermost part of the house exactly bellow the pyramidal roof which is supported by Alang Sunan and Sako Sunan. Inside is Amben (Meeting Room) located about 75cm above the elephant room. It is located the center of the pyramidal house for cupboard, to show the owner’s wealth. Pangkeng (bedroom) has walls on both right and left sides. To enter it, one has to go through dampar (a box) at the door functioning as household equipment storage. Behind the elephant room is Pawon (Kitchen) located on the same level as the elephant room, but it is not below Pisang Sesisir ( A bounce of Banana) roof.  Having the shape and leveled rooms, Limas House naturally manages an orderly protocol, for example an eating arrangement for guests in a party is arranged according to the status of them in the community.

By : Hadriyanti ( 2 BIB )