The geometrical shape on men’s kurta design

Wan Bakar, Wan Norliza and Awang, Wan Junaidi and Hasbullah, Saipuddin (2024) The geometrical shape on men’s kurta design. Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development (JISED), 9 (63). pp. 705-710. ISSN 0128-1755

Abstract

Kurta is a loose-fitting collarless shirt or tunic worn in many regions of South Asia. Originated in India, the kurta has evolved stylistically over the countries, especially in South Asia, as a garment for everyday wear as formal occasion. As kurta catches the interest of many people, this paper is going to reveal a few geometrical shapes on men’s kurta design. The sole designer of UiTM has put into ideas different geometrical designs on men’s kurta. The shapes are arranged in tessellation to make up beautiful designs. This design can be analyzed through the lens of ethnomathematics comprising of observation, interview, and analysis. Future research can be made upon a few more insightful designs to attract local and foreign interests on kurta.

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Item Type: Article
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Wan Bakar, Wan Norliza
wliza349.uitm.edu.my
Awang, Wan Junaidi
UNSPECIFIED
Hasbullah, Saipuddin
UNSPECIFIED
Subjects: N Fine Arts > NK Decorative arts > Other arts and art industries > Costume
T Technology > TT Handicrafts Arts and crafts > Clothing manufacture
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kelantan > Machang Campus > Faculty of Information Management
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development (JISED)
ISSN: 0128-1755
Volume: 9
Number: 63
Page Range: pp. 705-710
Keywords: Ethnomathematics, Kurtas, Tessellations (Mathematics) in art
Date: 15 July 2024
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/134978
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