Unravelling the mathematical tapestry: exploring the ethnomathematics of the “Seroa” within the Lakiput culture in Sarawak

This ethnomathematical study focuses on the intricate connections between mathematical principles and the rich palette of cultural craftsmanship, particularly Seroa, worn by the Lakiput people of Sarawak, Malaysia. Through a careful examination of geometric patterns, the study reveals the profound i...

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Main Authors: Wong, Tze Jin, Suali, Melini, Chen, Chuei Yee, Magiman, Mohamad Maulana, Koo, Lee Feng, Chieng, Julia Chin Yee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Auricle Global Society of Education and Research 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119165/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119165/1/119165.pdf
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author Wong, Tze Jin
Suali, Melini
Chen, Chuei Yee
Magiman, Mohamad Maulana
Koo, Lee Feng
Chieng, Julia Chin Yee
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Magiman, Mohamad Maulana
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description This ethnomathematical study focuses on the intricate connections between mathematical principles and the rich palette of cultural craftsmanship, particularly Seroa, worn by the Lakiput people of Sarawak, Malaysia. Through a careful examination of geometric patterns, the study reveals the profound integration of mathematics and cultural identity inherent in the design and construction of this traditional craft. The study seeks to illuminate the unique mathematical language woven into the headdresses through a focused examination of material selection, proportion and ceremonial context. The collaboration with the Lakiput community not only enriches the research, but also contributes to a nuanced understanding of indigenous mathematical thought and promotes the preservation of cultural heritage in the intricate threads of tradition.
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spelling upm-1191652025-08-07T01:31:43Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119165/ Unravelling the mathematical tapestry: exploring the ethnomathematics of the “Seroa” within the Lakiput culture in Sarawak Wong, Tze Jin Suali, Melini Chen, Chuei Yee Magiman, Mohamad Maulana Koo, Lee Feng Chieng, Julia Chin Yee This ethnomathematical study focuses on the intricate connections between mathematical principles and the rich palette of cultural craftsmanship, particularly Seroa, worn by the Lakiput people of Sarawak, Malaysia. Through a careful examination of geometric patterns, the study reveals the profound integration of mathematics and cultural identity inherent in the design and construction of this traditional craft. The study seeks to illuminate the unique mathematical language woven into the headdresses through a focused examination of material selection, proportion and ceremonial context. The collaboration with the Lakiput community not only enriches the research, but also contributes to a nuanced understanding of indigenous mathematical thought and promotes the preservation of cultural heritage in the intricate threads of tradition. Auricle Global Society of Education and Research 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119165/1/119165.pdf Wong, Tze Jin and Suali, Melini and Chen, Chuei Yee and Magiman, Mohamad Maulana and Koo, Lee Feng and Chieng, Julia Chin Yee (2024) Unravelling the mathematical tapestry: exploring the ethnomathematics of the “Seroa” within the Lakiput culture in Sarawak. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 30 (4). pp. 2126-2129. ISSN 1300-4832; eISSN: 2148-2403 https://kuey.net/index.php/kuey/article/view/1823 10.53555/kuey.v30i4.1823
spellingShingle Wong, Tze Jin
Suali, Melini
Chen, Chuei Yee
Magiman, Mohamad Maulana
Koo, Lee Feng
Chieng, Julia Chin Yee
Unravelling the mathematical tapestry: exploring the ethnomathematics of the “Seroa” within the Lakiput culture in Sarawak
title Unravelling the mathematical tapestry: exploring the ethnomathematics of the “Seroa” within the Lakiput culture in Sarawak
title_full Unravelling the mathematical tapestry: exploring the ethnomathematics of the “Seroa” within the Lakiput culture in Sarawak
title_fullStr Unravelling the mathematical tapestry: exploring the ethnomathematics of the “Seroa” within the Lakiput culture in Sarawak
title_full_unstemmed Unravelling the mathematical tapestry: exploring the ethnomathematics of the “Seroa” within the Lakiput culture in Sarawak
title_short Unravelling the mathematical tapestry: exploring the ethnomathematics of the “Seroa” within the Lakiput culture in Sarawak
title_sort unravelling the mathematical tapestry: exploring the ethnomathematics of the “seroa” within the lakiput culture in sarawak
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119165/
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119165/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119165/1/119165.pdf