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Academic Frontiers
Mathematics of Piña Weaving: An Ethnomathematics Study
ACADEMIC FRONTIERS Multidisciplinary e-Publication, 1(6), 12-22, ISSN: 3082-4400, 2025.
Recommended Citation:
Lachica, A. B., & Sagge, R. J. G. (2025). Mathematics of Piña Weaving: An Ethnomathematics Study. ACADEMIC FRONTIERS Multidisciplinary e-Publication, 1(6), 12–22. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17270941
Author(s)
Lachica, Angelica B.
Abstract
Piña weaving is a long-standing tradition that depicts the rich history of the Philippines, the resiliency of Filipinos, the art and culture of Akeanons, and the underlying mathematical concepts that inform it. This paper identifies the various mathematical concepts embedded in Piña weaving, how Piña weavers learned, developed, and applied these concepts in their craft, and the perceptions of Piña weavers regarding the importance of mathematics in producing standard outputs. This ethnographic study highlights the lived experiences of Piña weavers in a mathematical context. This paper employed a qualitative research methodology to investigate the mathematical concepts applied in Piña weaving in Aklan. The data obtained from ethnographic interviews, participant observation, field notes, audio recording, pictures, and videos underwent extensive thematic analysis. The Piña weavers in Aklan, who were selected purposively based on the criteria, were interviewed and observed for days to identify the various mathematical concepts they applied in Piña weaving, hear their stories on how they learned, developed, and used the idea of mathematics in Piña weaving, and understand their perceptions on the importance of mathematics in producing standard outputs.
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