This research is conducted based on present less of different motif which contains characteristics of Gorontalo locality. This research aim to investigate the process of engineering and learning the application of traditional Gorontalo motif designs. The study uses a qualitative method. Research finding reveals that the craftsmen can apply karawo motif for woman’s blouse, then for a shirtand jilbab. The learning process run in several stages namely; 1) Preparation stage which is preparing design of karawo motif and tools (cutter, scissor, needle, pamedangan (certain place for weaving certain fabric), centimeter and cotton as well as string); 2) learning stage which is a) preliminary activity that encompasses greeting and delivering learning goals as well as checking attendance of the craftsman, b) main activity that encompasses distributing design of karawo motif, determining motif position on the fabric, doing cut-take off the string, weaving process of karawoand finishing as the last stage. The finishing process is done by merawang, and c) closing activity. 3) Evaluation. In conclusion, the craftsmen are able to apply karawo motif well and based on the process stages.