ABSTRACT
Focusing on the application of Torajan ornaments in interior space, this paper aims to discuss the roles of traditional Torajan decorative styles that have almost been forgotten. Toraja has many decorative motifs that can be applied to interior, furniture and exterior designs. In a typical local restaurant, the connection between art and tradition is established through aesthetic elements that act functionally with their specific and unique characteristics. There is much opportunity to develop them into new variations of ornaments. The methods used in this study are content analysis, observation, interview and experimental design with a hermeneutic approach supported by design and enriched by social, cultural and psychological data. The results of this study show that it is important to raise awareness in the community regarding the richness of Torajan culture, which can be applied in public spaces.
