Woodcarving Panels in Johor Traditional Malay Houses Influenced by the Islamic Principle

Woodcarving can be influenced by numerous aspects, including religions and beliefs, which may comprised of the selections motifs also wood-carving panels. In Johor, Malay is one major ethnic groups considered majority state's population, contributing to significant heritage, architecture. Traditional houses in Johor have in-stilled woodcarving into some placements houses, windows on jerejak This paper aims identify typology woodcarvings panels percentage usage among found its influence. 72 traditional with distinctive were selected do inventory, photographed, analyzed. Interviews conducted while samples taken discussed verified experts. Results show five-piece take highest six-piece come second overall statistic where it concluded that Pillars Islam/Rukun Islam Faith/Rukun Iman been influence findings. The findings Islamic religion most justification choice. study bring recognition contribute valuable guides for woodcarvers apply these panel typologies their future works sustain cherish houses' identity