Nurhasanah Nurhasanah, Annisa Septiyani

PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL VALUES THROUGH THE STUDY OF SUMEDANG’S TRADITIONAL WEDDING ATTIRE

Introduction

Preservation of cultural values through the study of sumedang’s traditional wedding attire. Discover the cultural meanings and values embedded in Sumedang's traditional wedding attire. This study uses semiotics to highlight heritage preservation and community awareness.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the cultural meanings and values related to Sumedang’s traditional ancestral wedding clothes. The study used semiotic analysis combined with a qualitative descriptive method to determine the symbolic meanings related to different clothing elements. Experts and pertinent stakeholders were contacted for observations, interviews, and documentation in order to gather data. The results show that every component of the wedding clothes, such as the Siger binokasri and the Binokasih crown, represents certain cultural values including compassion, leadership, and harmony. The study comes to the conclusion that traditional wedding clothing represents Sumedang’s cultural history and is more than simply a trend. Preserving and maintaining these clothes is crucial to raising community awareness and respect for traditional knowledge.   Keywords: Semiotics, Traditional wedding clothes,  Sumedang, Preserving  

Review

This study presents a timely and pertinent investigation into the cultural significance of Sumedang’s traditional wedding attire, addressing the crucial theme of cultural preservation. The stated objective to uncover the cultural meanings and values embedded within these ancestral garments is clearly articulated and aligns well with contemporary interests in heritage studies. The methodological approach, combining semiotic analysis with a qualitative descriptive method, appears robust and well-suited for dissecting the symbolic layers of cultural artifacts. The commitment to multi-faceted data collection through observations, interviews with experts and stakeholders, and documentation further strengthens the study's empirical foundation. The findings illuminate the profound cultural depth of Sumedang's traditional wedding clothes, revealing that each component, such as the Siger binokasri and the Binokasih crown, is imbued with specific cultural values like compassion, leadership, and harmony. This direct correlation between clothing elements and abstract cultural tenets effectively demonstrates the power of semiotic analysis in uncovering rich, often overlooked, layers of meaning within material culture. The abstract successfully conveys that the research moved beyond superficial descriptions to a deeper interpretative understanding, showcasing how these garments serve as repositories of community values and historical narratives. In conclusion, this research makes a valuable contribution to the fields of cultural studies, semiotics, and heritage preservation. By demonstrating that traditional wedding attire is far more than a mere trend, but rather a vital representation of Sumedang’s cultural history, the study underscores the critical importance of actively preserving and maintaining these cultural expressions. The emphasis on raising community awareness and fostering respect for traditional knowledge highlights the practical implications of the research, advocating for proactive measures to safeguard intangible cultural heritage through its tangible manifestations. This work serves as an excellent case study for understanding how cultural objects embody and transmit profound societal values.

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