Aesthetic Aspects of Moulded Clay Pitcher

3 Abstract: The making of Labu Sayong has now adopted the use of molds, or also known as Labu Acu. This new innovation is able to manufacture commercial products and more productive than the old ways. This innovation is also regarded as a solution towards protecting the industry from extinction as the products are relevant to current needs of the consumers in terms of aesthetics. However, an important question arises regarding the aesthetical characteristics of modern Labu Acu. Does the Labu Acu able to maintain the intricacies of the traditional Labu Sayong? Based on the qualitative analysis, the author has found that changes in ways of production had an indirect impact on the aesthetical values of Labu Acu. Thus, the aim of this paper is to discuss the ways in which the aesthetical aspects of Labu Acu can be observed. The paper starts with the definitions of aesthetics and intricacies; followed by a focused discussion on the intricacies of forms and patterns of Labu Acu. In conclusion, the author argues that the transformation in the technology of Labu Acu Sayong making has not only resulted in higher productivity, but it also changes the aspects of forms and patterns of traditional Labu Sayong. Interestingly heritage can still be maintained up to now.

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