Although the traditional house of Bolon is considered the only identity of a nationally recognized house of North Sumatra, but do you know if in fact Batak people in North Sumatra have more than one style of residential architecture. Batak tribe itself is divided into several children tribe that is Batak Karo, Batak Simalungun, Batak Pakpak, Batak Toba, Batak Angkola, and Batak Mandailing which each tribe has the art of architecture custom homes are different. Here we will discuss some custom homes of North Sumatra Batak tribe children one by one.

Traditional House of Bolon

Batak Toba Toba Batak traditional house or commonly called Rumah Bolon has been asked to represent the custom house of North Sumatra in the national arena. The house is rectangular and included in the category of houses on stilts are generally inhabited by 4-6 families who live together.

If in Java and other Sumatran tribes the stage house is purposely made to avoid the attack of wild animals, custom homes bolon exactly deliberately made the stage to have under the house. It is then used as a cage for pets such as pigs, chickens, or goats.

When going into the bolon house, we have to go through a ladder that is in the front of the house. The staircase has an odd number of stairs, and upon entering this house, we will be forced to bow due to the door of his short house. The door of the house was deliberately made short so that guests bow so philosophically they are considered to appreciate the owner of the house. Well, here is the physical appearance of this traditional Batak Toba house.

Traditional house Siwaluh Jabu, Batak Karo

Traditional house Siwaluh Jabu so commonly called, is a traditional house of Batak Karo which until now its existence can still be found. This house architecturally has a very artistic style. The walls are tilted, the roof is triangular, and each triangle is decorated with the buffalo head symbol of well-being.

Traditional house of Siwaluh Jabu is generally very large. He is usually inhabited by about 8 indigenous families. Each family in the house generally has its own role. There are leaders, workers, cooks, and so on. Here is the physical appearance of traditional house in North Sumatra this one.

Traditional House of Bolon, Batak Simalungun

Batak Simalungun owns a traditional house with the same name as Toba Batak traditional house is bolon house. Despite having the same name, but architecturally custom homes Bolon ala Batak Simalungun custom has a difference with the home bolon ala Batak Toba. The difference lies in the buffer pole, the style of the roof, and the decoration.

The poles of the traditional Batak Simalungun house are arranged horizontally across and rest on the foundation. High roof style with a very steep slope and equipped with windows. The decor also has more aesthetic value because the carved ornaments carved on wooden walls. Here is the front view of this traditional house of North Sumatra this one.

Custom House Bagas Godang, Batak Mandailing

One of the remaining relics of Mandailing tribal art architecture in North Sumatera was the architectural art of Bagas Godang house. Traditional house in North Sumatra this one in the past is intended as the residence of the king. Therefore, this bagang godang house is usually built on a large complex and its existence is generally always accompanied by Sopo Godang building or traditional hall.

Both Bagas Godang houses and sopo godang buildings, both of which are houses on stilts buffered by large odd columns, just like the number of stairs.

Well, that's some custom home North Sumatra, which comes from 6 children Batak tribe who became the original inhabitants. Classic is not it? Interested to make a residence ala one of Batak traditional house above? Please try!