Abstract

This article discusses the aesthetics and symbols of purwa Wayang Kulit of garuda mungkur in Surakarta style by using hermeneutics and semiotic analysis. This research aims to know the aesthetic and symbolic meaning of the Garuda Mungkur’s ornaments. The research method used is qualitative. The result of this research showed that the meaning of Garuda Mungkur depends on the proportional aspects with other clothes ornament that is close to and related to it, including bun, irah irahan, and praba. According to the symbolic meaning, Garuda Mungkur is be used by all action figures who have a "strong" character in purwa wayang kulit.

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