Weddings in Indonesia are always full of unique and beautiful decorations and there is never a sign of “Janur Kuning”. Initially I thought janur kuning only as a decoration that had been entrenched since ancient times, sometimes I even thought it was just a sign that people in the house were celebrating. Usually the couple’s name is also affixed to make it easier for guests to find the alley of the owner of the celebration.
But then I thought, the current culture must be formed for a reason and has a deep meaning. Moreover, this is a wedding, one of the processes and new steps in human life. So there must be a meaning of the existence of the janur kuning which always decorates the wedding decorations and processions in it.
After searching from various sources, it was true that the janur kuning attached had a meaning that was not arbitrary. There is even a myth. You want to know?
Janur kuning have several shapes and names according to the placement in the wedding decoration of mayang kembar, mayang sari or gagar mayang, and pennant or penjor. But before we discuss the meaning of the janur kuning as a whole.
In decorations usually there are always janur kuning in pairs. Of course it has the meaning of a bride and groom. In more detail, the decoration of the right as a man and the left as a woman.
Right and left symbols are installed according to the viewpoint of the guest from the front rather than from the perspective of the celebration.
Janur has the meaning of light taken from the word Nur with the hope that when juxtaposed the bride will shine, while yellow means the word of dadi who has the hope that all the words will come true resulting from a clear heart and soul.
It could also mean noble and high ideals to reach the divine light and coupled with a clear heart.
The myth of the resilience of the janur kuning color that was installed throughout the event could signify the bride’s virginity and virginity. So, if the janur kuning decoration is not withered until the event is over, then the sign of the pair of brides is still a virgin and virgin.
But if one of the yellow leaves fades, one of these brides is no longer a virgin and a virgin. Markers of virginity and virginity are called tetenggers.
If you look at the layout of the leaf, one can see the heart symbolizing the bride and groom. Indirectly, if one withers, it can be seen left or right and the people will be able to deduce.
The fungus itself has a high moisture content, so it can accelerate the dryness of the leaf and change color to brown.
Usually, craftsmen will work around so as not to quickly change color, by avoiding cutting or cutting techniques, because that way the bride is also believed to be able to face all the problems of life.
Now, after knowing the meaning of the janur kuning as a whole, then it’s time to discuss the three types of janur kuning.
Mayang Kembar.
Of course, arranged as many as two pieces and have the same parts. These parts are placemat, crew, and crown.
The Mayang Kembar symbolizes that a bride must have the same feelings between her heart and will.
Made from a series of mushrooms, debogs or banana tree trunks, some fruit and five color flowers. Made since the midodareni event and measuring one meter. Usually it will be carried by men and women accompanied by a pair of ivory sengkir.
There are four leaves found in Mayang kembar. Arranged and woven like the shape of a dagger and has the meaning of protecting from distress and being careful in wading through married life.
As well as grasshoppers in the form of grasshoppers to avoid obstacles that befall, the shape of an umbrella as a form of protection and the shape of a bird symbolizes a pigeon that is always loyal.
Mayang Sari or Gagar Mayang
Consists of a crown that is a fan, fruits, flowers, upper body, lower body and placemat. Placed next to the right and left of the aisle seat with a height of about 180 cm and at the top end is decorated with fruit or live flowers.
Penjor or Pennant
Well, this janur kuning is usually installed in a residential alley. Has the largest size and height. As a sign that there is a celebration.
A bamboo stick is used as a decoration. Decorated with janur kuning leaves at the end of the bamboo so that it can wave. Even the bride’s name paper is usually affixed to make it easier to find a home.
All decorations arranged in such a way at a wedding have a deep meaning including yellow leaf. Now you know the meaning of the symbol or janur kuning leaf sign? Not just as a sign that there is a celebration.
