Cavendish Banana Pseudostem and Blitar Honey Pineapple Leaves as Fiber Sources for Tapestry Weaving Featuring the Lung-Lungan Pattern

Fashion Education Department, University State Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: intynahari@unesa.ac.id

Abstract

The increasing awareness of sustainability and the utilisation of organic waste have encouraged the exploration of natural fibres as alternative raw materials for craft and textile products. This study investigates the potential of Cavendish banana (Musa acuminata) pseudostems and Madu pineapple (Ananas comosus) leaves from Blitar Regency, East Java, as sustainable fiber resources for contemporary tapestry. Blitar is a major producer of Madu pineapple and Cavendish banana, generating significant amounts of agricultural waste with the potential for creative and innovative processing. Previous studies have widely examined the fibres of abaca, ramie, water hyacinth, pandan, and pineapple, specifically those of the Smooth Cayenne and Queen varieties, for textile and craft applications. However, research on Cavendish banana pseudostems and Madu pineapple leaves remains limited. This study aims to explore the characteristics of these fibers, their integration with Indonesian traditional motifs—specifically lung-lungan as a symbol of life and continuity—and their application in tapestry design. The novelty of this research lies in: (1) introducing new materials for fiber-based tapestry, (2) integrating traditional motifs into contemporary crafts, (3) promoting sustainability through agricultural waste utilization, and (4) contributing to the development of local craft industries within the framework of the circular economy. The findings are expected to provide both artistic and environmental value, while opening new opportunities in contemporary textile crafts.