Exploring Local Culture through Geometry Transformation: a Study of Banyumasan Batik

Abstract

Banyumasan batik is one of Indonesia's cultural heritages from Banyumas Regency, which has unique and interesting patterns and motifs. This research paper describes the mathematical modelling of geometric transformations in Banyumasan batik. Geometric transformation is a mathematical technique for changing the shape or position of an object on a plane. This is qualitative research with an ethnographic approach. Data is collected through observation, interviews, and documentations. The data obtained were analysed using content analysis to identify various Banyumasan batik motifs that can be transformed into geometric forms. This study describes the basic geometric transformations, namely translations in Sekar Tirta batik motif, reflections in Bawor Kembar batik motif, dilations in Kawung Jenggot batik motif, and rotations in Manggar Bawor batik motif which applied to Banyumasan batik motifs. The results of this study include geometric transformations of Banyumasan batik motifs which are expected to positively contribute to the development of Indonesian art and culture, especially in the field of batik, enrich insight and knowledge about the application of mathematics in everyday life, and can be used for mathematical modelling and mathematics education based on local culture.