Eksplorasi etnomatematika dalam merancang kebaya dilihat dari filosofi dan pelajaran matematika

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to exploring ethnomatematics in designing kebaya as seen from philosophy and the benefits of mathematics lessons. Approach to using ethnography. The actors in this study were housed in Bonokeling, Pakuncen Village, Jatilawang District. Activities in this activity are observations and research on ethnomatematics in the philosophy and design of kebaya. Data collection by interviewing informants. The results of field research and interviews in designing kebaya are inseparable from philosophy because in designing kebaya is inseparable from patterns that are made manually (by hand) and measured (sewn), but now mostly with sewing machines. Kebaya worn by the mothers in Bonokeling has become a tradition used in everyday life, when there are people who die and certain religious events or rituals. The benefits of mathematics are very important because they are learned in vocational high schools, which have to do with mathematics about number patterns and scale.