Joglo

Joglo
Joglo house in Kudus, Central Java
Alternative namesRumah Adat Joglo
General information
StatusResidences
TypeTraditional House
Architectural styleIndonesian
Town or cityCentral Java, East Java and Special Region of Yogyakarta
CountryIndonesia
OwnerJavanese

Joglo is a type of traditional vernacular house of the Javanese people (Javanese omah). The word joglo refers to the shape of the roof. In the highly hierarchical Javanese culture, the type of roof of a house reflects the social and economic status of the owners of the house; joglo houses are traditionally associated with Javanese aristocrats.

Joglo rooves can be implemented on a dwelling (omah) or a pavilion (pendopo).