Ethnomathematics of Banten Batik: An Exploration of the Baluwarti, Kasunyatan, and Paseban Motifs

Yuke Andriani, Syam Ahmad Fatur Rahman, Jaka Wijaya Kusuma, Hamidah Hamidah, Vidya Ayuningtyas

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This study aims to explore the ethnomathematics elements embedded within the visual structures of Batik Banten, specifically focusing on the Baluwarti, Kasunyatan, and Paseban motifs at the Batik Banten Mukarnas production center. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive method with an ethnographic approach, data were gathered through direct observation, documentation, and interviews with local cultural experts and batik artisans. The results reveal that, beneath the historical and philosophical ornaments of Batik Banten, lies a sophisticated application of geometric concepts. The Baluwarti motif demonstrates line symmetry and tessellation, reflecting the structural layout of palace walls. The Kasunyatan motif embodies concentric circles and rotational symmetry associated with meditative practices. Meanwhile, the Paseban motif exhibits parallel lines and rectangular congruence symbolizing a royal audience hall. This research underscores that traditional batik making inherently incorporates mathematical thinking, offering a bridge between cultural preservation and mathematics education

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