Cungkup

Cungkup is an Indonesian square building with a roof made to shade or protect something, usually a grave, inscription, or nameplate. They are also used to shade other important objects. The cungkup has also been thought to have inspired the tiered-roof style of Javanese mosques, this theory is supported by the fact that cungkup aren't tiered, with the Giri Cungkup in East Java as the only known exception.

There are a couple of traditional patterns that are often used accompanying cungkup. Some examples would be the cape flower patterns which is thought to be a sign to welcome people to the location, that's why the pattern is usually carved into doorways. Cape flower patterns also have vines and leaves accompanying them to complete the pattern. There's also a jasmine flower pattern which is thought to be a sign of politeness in Palembang traditions. The Malay people see the jasmine flower pattern as holy since jasmine flowers are often used in religious rituals. Lots of these patterns are local and have different meanings in different places.