(Minangkabau language: 'big house') are the traditional homes
(Indonesian: 'rumah adat) of the Minangkabau.
The architecture, construction, internal and external decoration, and the functions of the house reflect the culture and values of the Minangkabau.
the house,serves as a residence, a hall for family meetings, and for ceremonial activities.
With the Minangkabau society being matrilineal, the rumah gadang is owned by the women of the family who live there - ownership is passed from mother to daughter.
The houses have dramatic curved roof structure with multi-tired, upswept gables.
Shuttered windows are built into walls incised with profuse painted floral carvings.
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