DELMAN

fourth group • Nadia Hamzah (leader)  • Pratiwi • Zahla Zhabita • Dhea Anraeni • Nurul Ain Description texs: Delman Identification           A delman is a type of traditional land transportation in Indonesia that is not powered by an engine but by the strength of a horse pulling it. This vehicle is a form of evolution from horse-drawn carriages that have existed in Indonesia since the Dutch colonial era. The name “Delman” is believed to come from the name of its inventor, Charles Theodore Deeleman, a Dutch engineer and lithography expert. Generally, a delman is categorized as a non-motorized passenger vehicle controlled by a driver called a “kusir”. Description           A delman has a unique structure. Its main part is a carriage (body) made of wood or light metal, which functions as the passenger cabin. The passenger capacity varies, but it usually can carry two to four people who sit facing each other or forward. The driver’s sea...