Motif Design

Studies shows that Rumah Tiang Dua Belas in Kelantan and Terenggamu  have same carved motifs such as floral motifs , geometric and calligraphic compared to other forms. It occurs when the core belief and faith backed by several important factors such as religion , beliefs , customs , philosophy and environment. Three of these motifs are the basic motif is in Rumah Tiang Dua Belas of traditional Malay houses which form the earliest built in Malaysia .There are no animal motif because Malay people which majority of them are Muslim, did not want to have any kind of animal worshiping happen. This is due to their teaching in Islam which forbid them from worshiping anything except Allah.

Floral Motif

                                                                         Caligraphy Motif

       Geometrical Motif Pattern