A Temari Permutation Sampler

Year: 2017 Authors: Debra K. Borkovitz

Core claim

A temari ball can physically realize the Cayley graph of S4 as a truncated octahedron whose edges encode adjacent color switches.

Topics

permutations, Cayley graph, temari craft, Hamiltonian cycle

Domains

Discrete mathematics, Group theory, Graph theory, Geometry, Fiber craft, Embroidery, Chinese temari, Visual pattern design

Methods

hand-sewn sphere construction, geometric marking, permutation visualization, craft-based demonstration

Media

rice hull filling, quilt batting, serger thread, Perle Cotton Thread

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