Triaxial Weaving for Complex Repeat Patterns and Tessellations

Year: 2017 Authors: Mary T. Klotz

Core claim

Simple changes in layer order and color sequence in triaxial weaving generate distinct repeat motifs, inverse colorways, rotations, and tessellating patterns.

Topics

triaxial weaving, repeat patterns, tessellations, color sequence, symmetry

Domains

tessellation theory, p3 symmetry, p6 symmetry, basketry, textile design, digital graphic design

Methods

layer-by-layer weaving, algorithmic color placement, digital diagramming, hand weaving

Media

silk ribbon, strips of paper or fabric, omens strips

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