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Journal : Curricula : Journal of Teaching and Learning

EXPLORING THE ETHNOMATHEMATICS FRACTAL CONCEPTS TOWARDS MINANGKABAU “SONGKET” TEXTILES”: A CASE STUDY IN WEST SUMATRA Cesaria, Anna; Rismen, Sefna; Adnan, Mazlini; Hayati, Rahmatul; Kemal, Edwar; Bayu, Eka Pasca Surya
Curricula: Journal of Teaching and Learning Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Curricula : Journal of Teaching and Learning
Publisher : LLDIKTI Wilayah X

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Mathematics is often perceived as an abstract, universal, and culture-free discipline, presented in formal symbols and rigid procedures that appear distant from learners’ everyday realities. This research investigated fractal concepts in ethnomathematics in relation to the Minangkabau songket textile. This research employed a qualitative case study design. Data were collected using a document checklist of the songket and a semi-structured interview. Data were analyzed using document analysis and thematic analysis. The research population was the Minangkabau songket textile, and the sampling method was purposive; three songket motifs from Pandai Sikek, West Sumatra, were selected. The results reveal repeated patterns of self-similarity, iteration, recursion, symmetry, and statistical variation, which are similar to the structures seen in nature. These patterns are not the result of formal mathematical calculation but arise from indigenous knowledge grounded in the Minangkabau philosophy alam takambang jadi guru, where nature serves as the primary source of learning. Beyond their aesthetic function, the fractal properties of songket motifs serve as visual metaphors for cultural continuity, social harmony, and the intergenerational transmission of values. This research is limited to songket produced by Pandai Sikek in West Sumatra. This study reinforces the notion that traditional cultural products are not only artistic expressions but also repositories of sophisticated mathematical knowledge.
Co-Authors Adnan, Mazlini Ahsani Taqwima Aisiah AlFath, Muhammad Ro’id Andini Putri Yunita Andriasari, Septi Anisah Salmah Anna Cesaria Asmayanti - Asrina Mulyati Azka Juliandani Bayu, Eka Pasca Surya Bismi, Bismi Cut Husna Daman, Daman Desri Jumiarti Desti Nora Nazar Dodi Widia Nanda Dwi Novri Asmara Dwi Novri Asmara Dwi Novri Asmara Eko Sujadi Elza, Serly Septia Emeliya Hardi Enny Gustina Yaste Fadli Arif Fajri N, Eldi Fajriah, Nur Azizah Faradiela Sakti Finolia, Ria Firmansyah Putra Gusteti, Meria Hamdina, Weni Hariani Manurung, Kiki Hayati, Nova Hera Astuti Herdianti, Noviani Husna, Nailal Ida Ayu Putu Sri Widnyani Idris, Doni Aizus Irdawati Irdawati Islamidar, Islamidar Ismira, Ismira Jon Hendri Juita, Desma Juliarika Wati Jumiarti, Desri Khairul Azmi Khairul Azmi Khazinrah Krisnawati, Ike Kurniasih, Nanda Bella Lovita, Nuria Maifit Hendriani Manovtri, Reni Marfilinda, Riri Meria Ultra Gusteti Muhammad Yahya Nanang Kosim Ningsih, Fitria Dian Nur Azizah Nurazizah Nurazizah Oktama, Zora Pikri, Hayatul Prima, Wahyu Purnama Sari, Anggun Putri, Rini Irmata Rahmad Mulia, Jefri Rahmadani, Syahrul Rahmalina, Widya Rahman, Defri Rahmania, Fadilla Ratnawati Ratnawati RENI ANGRAINI Reni manovtri Risa Tantri Riwayanti Zein Riwayati Zein Sapriadi, Sopi Sefna Rismen Shoriah, Kamilah An Silvia Gusrita Sopi Sapriadi Sriatun Suci Rahma Putri Suci Wulandari Suci Wulandari Suci Wulandari Sugiono Sugiono Sukandar, Warlan Sunanda Zalianti susanti, Tuti Syamsiar, Syamsiar Syarif, Irham Syariffan Syariffan Tiara Monaliza Utami, Monita Verinda, Oktia Wahidansyah Wahyuni, Zelfi Weni Yulastri Widdya , Widdya Widdya Rahmalina Widdya Rahmalina, Widdya Yulia Yulia Yulia, Gustina Yuliane Yunita, Andini Putri Zahara Febrianti Zalianti, Yosmeri Zora Oktama