Year: 2024 | Month: February | Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 108-112
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20240213
The Usage of Ulos in the Customs of the Toba Ethnic: Oral Tradition Study
Oktavia Manalu1, Robert Sibarani2, Jamorlan Siahaan3
1,2,3Universitas Sumatera Utara
Corresponding Author: Oktavia Manalu
ABSTRACT
In this research the author discusses the use of Toba Batak ulos in customs: a study of oral traditions. The problem in this research is the origin of Toba Batak ulos weaving and the use of Toba Batak ulos in customs. This research aims to find out the origins of Toba Batak ulos weaving, and the use of Toba Batak ulos in customs. The method used is a qualitative method with a narrative approach. The theory used is the oral tradition put forward by Sibarani. The research results found were: The stages in making ulos include: (1) mangunggas; (2) mangkulhul; (3) mangani; and (4) martonun. Apart from that, the use of Toba Batak ulos in (1). seven-monthly event (mambosulri); (2) birth ceremony (marelselk-elselk); (3) baptism (tardidi); (4) confession of christian faith (malula); (5) marriage; (6) new home entry ceremony (mamongoti bagas); (7) death events; and (8) bone digging event (mangongkal holi).
Keywords: Ulos, Batak Toba, Oral Tradition.
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