Minang Bride
Minang Wedding Crown
Minangkabau people is one of Indonesian tribes, like any other tribes in Indonesia Minang has strict rules concerning their custom and way of life. One of those rules are applied in marriage system.
The tradition of marriage according to Minangkabau traditional event that is typically through a number of processions, it is still upheld to be carried out, involving a large family of both the prospective bride, especially from the female’s family.
While, on bride particular outfit, Minangkabau women has wedding crown that should be wear during the wedding feast. It is Suntiang, suntiang flowers are generally graded by odd starting from level seven to eleven. There is also a storied suntiang ranging from three to five which are usually used for bridesmaids or also known as Pasumandan.
However, for the reasons of practicality and adjust the shape of the face, now lthe evel on Suntiang is keep in odd number and adjusted by the ability and willingness of the bride. The crown is heavy, that makes the bride feels inconvenient during the wedding feast. The weight is about more than 5kilograms.
The first layer Suntiang begins with flattering flower arrangement that is used by every bride. At the bottom layer is used flattering flower Suntiang called Bungo Sarunai consisting of three to five rows. The second layer is used flattering flower called Bunge Tower which also consists of three to five rows. Located at the top is Kambang Goyang with other decorations called Kote-kote. In the back there is Tatak Kondai bun and bun Pisang Saparak covering the back.