Iket “Ki Mas Jong” Dan Representasi Identitas Banten

Priana, Ronny Yudhi Septa

JRK (Jurnal Riset Komunikasi)
Vol 8, No 1 (2017): JRK Vol 8 No 1 Juni 2017

Cultural representations of a society can be demonstrated through the symbols used on dress and other cultural products. This not point out of how to the efforts of everyone who read and interpret the symbolism of an object. This research tries to unravel by signs on the body in the form of a bond head with a two significance Roland Barthes. This study uses qualitative descriptive method using semiotic analysis of Roland Barthes. The research data is in the form of iket “Ki Mas Jong” which is a symbol of culture of Banten Province. research shows that there are meanings denotation and connotation that represent the culture of the community. Understanding symbols can be seen and assessed by the reading of meaning through mythical significance.