Markov Chains, Coptic Bananas, and Egyptian Tombs: Generating Tablet Weaving Designs Using Mean-Reverting Processes

Year: 2020 Authors: Joshua Holden

Core claim

A mean-reverting Markov process can generate aesthetically pleasing tablet weaving designs with balanced twist, especially for Coptic Diamonds.

Topics

tablet weaving, Markov chains, mean reversion, pattern generation

Domains

probability, stochastic processes, Markov chains, Ehrenfest model, textile design, craft, weaving patterns, pattern symmetry

Methods

computer-generated random patterns, Markov chain modeling, manual weaving trial, symmetry constraints

Media

tablet weaving cards, loom, warp and weft threads, Processing program

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