Ethnomathematic Analysis: Geometry in Silk Woven Sarongs

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Exploratory study reveals geometric concepts in sarong motifs, suggesting educational potential in local culture.

Woven sarong motifs demonstrate various geometric concepts, including symmetry and transformations.
The study reveals that traditional weaving embodies mathematical principles explained through coordinate systems.
Ethnomathematics enhances students' understanding of abstract math by connecting it to local culture.
This research framework supports using cultural heritage as a medium for contextual mathematics education.

Quraisy et al. (2025) studied this question.

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