Perceptions of geometry and cultural values on traditional woven fabric motifs of the Sasak people

This cultural diversity can be utilized in exploring mathematical concepts bridged by ethnomathematics to bring mathematics closer students' cultures. However, on the other hand, many people think that is culture-free. The uniqueness and of cultures ideas, activities, artifacts studied used as learning resources, especially mathematics. Therefore, this study seeks explore geometrical perceptions values contained traditional woven fabric motifs Sasak people. research qualitative with an ethnographic method. Research data were collected through observation, literature study, interviews practitioners, leaders, craftsmen, cultural. results indicate fabrics have recognized concepts, lines, angles, flat shapes, geometric transformations, design In addition, there a philosophical meaning each motif or pattern. form such moral, historical, values, which are messages their children grandchildren.