AESTHETIC ASPECTS OF MALAY POTTERY HERITAGE (LABU SAYONG)

Labu Sayong making has now adopted the use of moulds, or also known as Labu Acu. This new innovation is able to manufacture commercial products and is more productive than the old ways. This innovation is also regarded as a solution towards protecting the industry from extinction as the products are relevant to current needs of the consumers in terms of aesthetics. However, an important question arises regarding the aesthetical characteristics of modern Labu Acu. Does the Labu Acu able to maintain the intricacies of the traditional Labu Sayong? Based on qualitative analysis, the author found that changes in ways of production have had an indirect impact on the aesthetical values of Labu Acu. Thus, the aim of this paper is to discuss the ways in which the aesthetical aspects of Labu Acu can be observed. The paper starts with the definitions of aesthetics and intricacies; followed by a focused discussion on the intricacies of forms and patterns of Labu Acu. In conclusion, the author argues that the transformation in the technology of Labu Sayong making not only results in higher productivity, but also changes aspects of forms and patterns of traditional Labu Sayong. Interestingly heritage can still be maintained up to now.