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Exploring mathematics concepts in Palestinian Keffiyeh motifs: An autoethnographic study Fathir, Amrul Huda; Mariana, Neni; Dellarosa, Maretha; Gunansyah, Ganes; Alsulami, Naif Mastoor
Journal on Mathematics Education Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026): Journal on Mathematics Education
Publisher : Universitas Sriwijaya in collaboration with Indonesian Mathematical Society (IndoMS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22342/jme.v17i1.pp159-178

Abstract

Culturally significant artifacts have long been recognized in ethnomathematics as sites where mathematical ideas are embedded and expressed through visual and symbolic forms. However, research remains limited on how such artifacts—particularly those originating beyond local classroom cultures—can be systematically analyzed to reveal mathematical structures relevant to school mathematics. Addressing this gap, the present study explores the mathematical concepts embedded in Palestinian Keffiyeh motifs and examines their potential relevance for mathematics learning, with a particular focus on geometry. Adopting a qualitative autoethnographic approach, the study draws on narrative writing and dialogic engagement with relevant literature to examine recurring structural patterns within Keffiyeh designs. The analysis identifies three central mathematical structures: tessellation generated through geometric transformations, hierarchical composition of planar shapes, and layered symmetry operating at both global and sub-unit levels. To enhance interpretive rigor and curricular alignment, an in-depth interview was conducted with a mathematics education expert to validate the identified mathematical interpretations and clarify their correspondence with school-level geometry concepts. The findings suggest that Keffiyeh motifs exemplify sophisticated geometric organization and reveal cross-cultural commonalities in mathematical patterning found in culturally meaningful artifacts. From a pedagogical perspective, these motifs offer rich contexts for geometry instruction through visualization tasks, construction and decomposition activities, and formative assessment of students’ geometric reasoning. While the study does not provide empirical classroom-based evidence, it contributes conceptually and methodologically to ethnomathematics by demonstrating how reflective and dialogic inquiry can be used to systematically uncover mathematical meaning in cultural artifacts. Limitations related to interpretive subjectivity are acknowledged, and directions for future classroom-based and cross-cultural research are outlined.
Co-Authors Agustina, Olida Diah Ali Fakhrudin, Ali Alsulami, Naif Mastoor Andi Kristanto Anjarsari, Lia Arianti, Dini AYU CHANDRA MUSTIKA, ADE Binar Kurnia Prahani Budi Purwoko CINDY ALFIANITA, IRFINA Daoyi, Zheng Dellarosa, Maretha DICKY PUTRA HUFIYANTO, AKHMAD Dinni, Dinni Durrotun Nafisah Faiz, R. Moh. Edi Farman, Farman Faroh, Nurul Istiq' Fathir, Amrul Huda FITRIYAH, NUR Ganes Habibatuzzahro, Laila Hakimah, Nailul Hanip, Singgih Aulia HENDRATNO Hodaifah Indartiningsih, Duhwi Istiq'faroh, Nurul Istiq’faroh, Nurul Istiq’faroh Julianto Julianto Khairiyah, Ummu KHOIRINA, LUTHFI KHUDRIYAH LAILY, EVI Kurniawan, Hima KURNIAWATI, FIRDA Kustiyaningsih, Ira Dwi Kustyamegasari, Arista Lailiya, Nirmala Rahmatul Listiana, Dicky Listyowati, Enik Lisvana, Yusmanindya Nanda Putri LITA AULISIA, YESICA Lutfi Choirunnisa, Nadia MASRURO, LAILATUL Mochamad Nursalim Mufidah, Inayatul Muhammad Huda Muslim, Mukhammad Arwani NABILA, SALMA NASUTION Nasution Nasution Neni Mariana NUFITA SARI, RINA Olyssia, Olive Pangestuningtyas, Dwi Prihantini, Mudhachiroh Henik Puspita, Ari Metalin Ika Rachmawati, Yuniar rahayu, sumartini Ratih, Dhewi Ricky Setiawan Riski, Yunia Tiara ROBIATUL ADAWIYAH, LULUK Rosita, Hana Sari, Wila Aliesta Septi Ariadi, Septi SETYO PAMBUDI, VENDI Setyowati, Raden Roro Nanik Sijia, Sun Solihin, Annas Suhartini Syukri, Suhartini Sulistriyaniva, Ratna Suprapto , Nadi Suryanti Suryanto Suryanto Susanti, Lilla Tri Susanti, Rizky May Tuti Budirahayu Ulfa, Armellia UMIAD, Siti Mufarrohah Vivin, Meyta Wahono Widodo Windarti, Wiwik Wiryanto Wiryanto Yunita Sari