ADAPTATION OF PODOSTROMA CORNU-DAMAE FUNGI AS VISUAL INSPIRATION FOR CERAMIC FASHION ACCESSORIES

• Main Author: Haleluya Usmanda P, Diandini
• Format: Final Project
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/73595
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Fungi are diverse organisms,characterized by a high level of species diversity and is widespread among all sorts of enviroments. The fungi kingdom is currently significantly less studied than other plan kingdoms. As of 2023 tehre are still more than 90% of the fungi species currently unknown to science, and the total number of species is estimated between 2-3 million. Most occur due to incorrect methods of eating or cooking, but most are caused by consumption of toxic specie. Podostroma cornu-damae, also known as fire coral mushroom or red deer antler mushroom, is a rare fungus from the Hypocreaceae group that is highly toxic. It has caused numerous cases of poisoning and death. It is reportedly distributed from Japan, Korea, Java, Taiwan to. is a non-verbal medium of self-description to communicate the meaning and value of one's identity or social status. User interactions with fashion objects can provide sensory stimulation and opportunities for users to explore various manifestations of emotions and expressions on these objects, and can cause changes in individuals. In particular, fashion accessories in the form of fungi have been widely circulated. Looking at the Etsy platform as of October 10, 2022, an Americanowned e-commerce company that focuses on handmade goods, there are about 5,700 products under the search category with the keyword "fungi jewelry". The object of research chosen was fashion accessories so that the visual beauty of the podostroma cornudamae fungi can be admired up close and personal without any potential danger, as well as an educational tool for the introduction of this poisonous fungi species to the general public. Fashion accessories are also designed to keep up with trends, so that audiences can look fashionable to keep up with the latest trend. This exploration is expected to give a new style to the fashion world and become an inspiration in the treasures of craft, as well as education to the general public through the media of ceramic fashion accessories.