KEMBAR MAYANG PENGANTIN JAWA MENYIMPAN MAKNA

Summary

In this video, the presenter explores the cultural and symbolic significance of the 'Kembar Mayang' in traditional Javanese weddings. The Kembar Mayang, a pair of decorative items made from woven banana stalks, flowers, and fruits, represents blessings for a harmonious marriage. Each element, such as Janur (woven palm leaves) shaped like a keris, bird, or umbrella, carries specific meanings, like protection, loyalty, and family harmony. The ritual of creating, carrying, and later discarding the Kembar Mayang connects the couple to ancestral traditions and divine blessings, ensuring a prosperous life together.

Takeaways

• 😀 Kembar Mayang is a symbolic decoration used in traditional Javanese weddings, consisting of a pair of ornamental items made from banana stalks, flowers, and other elements.
• 😀 The purpose of Kembar Mayang is to symbolize prayers and hopes from the family for the success of the wedding ceremony and the couple's married life.
• 😀 Kembar Mayang is typically carried by a man and a woman, accompanied by a pair of cengkir gading (ivory nuts) during the midodareni ritual.
• 😀 The decorations are about one meter tall and are used during key wedding rituals in Javanese culture, starting from the Midodareni ceremony.
• 😀 The decorations are made using several elements, including janur (young coconut leaves) that are woven into symbolic shapes with specific meanings, such as protection from danger, harmony in marriage, and guidance in family life.
• 😀 The flowers included in the decoration have symbolic meanings, such as Bringin for mutual protection, daun puring to prevent quarrels, daun andong for maintaining politeness, and daun lancur for encouraging wise decision-making.
• 😀 The use of flowers such as Melati Kantil, budak, Merak, and fruits like pineapple signifies beauty, wealth, and harmony for the couple.
• 😀 The two Kembar Mayang are given names: Dewondaru and Kalpataru, and they are believed to be offerings from the gods, requiring a ritual disposal after the ceremony (e.g., throwing them in a crossroad or river).
• 😀 The Kembar Mayang must be 'bought' or redeemed by the parents of the bride, then brought by two unmarried individuals, known as Perawan Sunti and Joko Purwono, to accompany the bride and groom during their meeting.
• 😀 If the bride is a virgin, the Kembar Mayang should be carried at waist height, but if she is pregnant, it should be carried below the waist to follow tradition.

Q & A

What is the Kembar Mayang in Javanese weddings?

The Kembar Mayang is a symbolic decoration used in Javanese weddings, made of woven banana stems and adorned with various flowers and fruits. It is presented during wedding rituals and carries deep cultural and spiritual significance.

What materials are used to create Kembar Mayang?

Kembar Mayang is made from banana stems (known as jalur The Box), flowers, fruits like pineapple, and other items such as cengkir gading (ivory-like fruit), with symbolic meaning attached to each material.

What do the woven janur (young coconut leaves) in Kembar Mayang symbolize?

The woven janur shaped like a kris (dagger) symbolizes protection from danger, ensuring that the couple will be safeguarded as they begin their married life.

What is the significance of the flower and fruit arrangement in Kembar Mayang?

The flowers and fruits in Kembar Mayang carry symbolic meanings, such as jasmine and marigold for purity and longevity, and pineapple for prosperity. These are prayers for the couple's well-being and harmonious life together.

What do the different shapes of janur (coconut leaves) represent in the Kembar Mayang?

The different shapes of janur include: a kris (dagger) for protection, a grasshopper for the avoidance of obstacles in marriage, an umbrella for protection, and a bird for harmony and fidelity.

What are the names of the two Kembar Mayang in Javanese tradition?

The two Kembar Mayang are named Dewondaru and Kalpataru, and each has symbolic significance as a blessing for the couple.

What is the ritual of returning the Kembar Mayang after the wedding ceremony?

After the wedding, the Kembar Mayang is considered a gift from the gods and must be returned. It is either thrown into a river, placed at a crossroads, or sent off in another ritual way to complete the ceremony.

Who carries the Kembar Mayang during the wedding ceremony?

The Kembar Mayang is carried by a pair of unmarried young people, known as 'Perawan Sunti' (virgin woman) and 'Joko Purwono' (young man). They escort the bride during the ritual, following specific traditions based on the bride's status.

How is the Kembar Mayang carried depending on the bride's status?

If the bride is a virgin, the Kembar Mayang is carried at waist height. However, if the bride is pregnant, the carrying method changes, and the Kembar Mayang is carried differently to show respect for her condition.

What cultural values are embedded in the Kembar Mayang tradition?

The Kembar Mayang tradition embodies values such as protection, loyalty, harmony, patience, and a desire for a prosperous and peaceful married life for the couple. It reflects the Javanese people's deep connection to spiritual and cultural practices.