THE MAKING OF FASHION PRODUCT USING SURFACE TEXTILE DESIGN INSPIRED FROM BANANA LEAF AS BANDUNG TRADITIONAL FOOD WRAPPING

Abstract

Nowadays, many fashion products are inspired by the visual from food. This phenomenon is known as food fashion trends. Generally, fast food becomes the main inspiration for this trend. Bandung as a culinary center since 1941, and as a storefront of Sundanese culture has uniqueness in treating food, such as the tradition of using banana leaf as a dining mat. Utilization of banana leaf continues to be used by Sundanese people until now, especially in traditional Sundanese food in Bandung. Visual of banana leaf food wrappers can use as inspiration of product fashion design. It has a unique color, texture, and various ways to wrap. Until now, not many fashion products that apply food fashion trends are inspired by elements of local wisdom. The author will use fresh banana leaves as well as those processed banana leaf as visual inspiration. The visual character will then be processed by manipulating fabric and digital printing techniques into sheets of fabric which are then processed into ready-to-wear clothing. It is hoped we can provide alternative fashionable fashion products and introduce local wisdom to the broader community. Keywords: Banana Leaf, Surface Textile Design, Sundanese, Bandun