The History of Cornrow and Its Hidden Mathematical Geometry Every row in this image serves not only as a stunning representation of fashion but also reflects mathematical concepts like scaling, recursion, and spiralling. Cornrow has significant cultural roots in African tradition, tracing back to ancient Egypt around 3000 BC. The Yoruba term for cornrows in Nigeria is “Irun Didi” although I know it as Adi-mole. It reflects cultural importance, s...