Lontiok House

Lontiok term corresponds to the form of roof ridge which is arched upward as a symbol to honor Allah.

The classification of those spaces are adjusted to the terms "Alam nan tigo" or "universe of three divisions", a concept of sociality in society.

Lower edge room is used for ninik mamak (honorable men) and guests sitting place in certain ceremonies.

This room is a reflection of alam semalu (bashfulness), a place to keep family secret.

Decoration type of used at Rumah Lontiok consists of several types; they are plants and animals style, geometrical style in form of kundur blossom, fern root, selembayung in form of buffalo head, over hanging bee, rebung (bamboo shoot) sprout, star, etc.