The Function and Materials of Kebaya, Jakarta Traditional House

In Indonesia, traditional houses are for both social life and for rituals. And for people meet to talk and gather, and sometimes for. The central ceremonies and rituals of the group are performed. the construction of the house symbolizes the division of the macrocosm into three regions: the upper world, the seat of deities and ancestors. The typical way of buildings in Southeast Asia is to build on stilts, an architectural form usually combined with a saddle roof. The function of existence Kebaya, traditional house of Betawi that is maintained to preserve the cultural heritage of Jakarta, which is indigenous Betawi culture. Regarded throughout the region as a link between Heaven and this world. The presence of new entrants or residents in the region, allowing for the growth of buildings that are not characterized by Betawi architecture, and with the development times have also develops knowledge of building materials, building materials native Betawi architecture have undergone many changes at this time which resulted in a diversity of materials materials used in the Betawi Cultural Village Srengseng Sawah, South Jakarta. The change meant that such use of the material - material that is more easily available, at the new home construction Betawi, due to natural materials like bamboo and wood have been very difficult to find due to environmental changes that grew out of the plantation became a dense residential population. Nowadays, Kebaya is built in using the concept ala Betawi past but using modern materials. Even so this house can be used as a learning tool for those who want to know more Betawi culture.