Historical study of the use of low seat dingklik in Java in the socioeconomic activities of the colonial era (1800-1900)

Arlianti, I, Junaidy, DW and Kaner, J ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7946-7433, 2024. Historical study of the use of low seat dingklik in Java in the socioeconomic activities of the colonial era (1800-1900). Dutch Crossing. ISSN 0309-6564

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Abstract

Since the 8th century, Indian traders have brought Hindu/Buddhist practices to Java, influencing the culture of sitting low. When furniture came to Indonesia during the colonial era, the Javanese started using low-wooden benches called dingklik for work and informal interactions. Despite having a simple form and being often hidden, dingklik underwent a transformation through socioeconomic activities in Java during the colonial period. Contemporary paintings, photographs, and films were used to analyse dingklik in terms of content, visual elements, and height in socio-economic activity. From an economic perspective, the shape of dingklik was oriented towards mobility so that for carry-on traders, the dingklik had smaller and lighter legs, making it easy to carry. Meanwhile, socially, the form of dingklik was influenced by philosophical symbolism, and for Javanese nobles, it had decorative features similar to royal chairs as symbols of power. This study highlights the shift in the value of traditional Javanese sitting facilities.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	Dutch Crossing
Creators:	Arlianti, I., Junaidy, D.W. and Kaner, J.
Publisher:	Informa UK Limited
Date:	31 July 2024
ISSN:	0309-6564
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1080/03096564.2024.2381947 DOI 2211753 Other
Rights:	This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Dutch Crossing: Journal of Low Countries Studies on 31 July 2024, available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/03096564.2024.2381947
Divisions:	Schools > Nottingham School of Art & Design
Record created by:	Laura Ward
Date Added:	13 Sep 2024 09:59
Last Modified:	13 Sep 2024 09:59
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/52210

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