Markov Chains and Egyptian Tombs: Generating “Egyptian” Tablet Weaving Designs Using Mean-Reverting Processes

Year: 2021 Authors: Joshua Holden

Core claim

Mean-reverting Markov chains can successfully generate Egyptian Diagonals tablet weaving designs while balancing thread twist.

Topics

tablet weaving, Markov chains, mean reversion, Egyptian Diagonals

Domains

stochastic processes, Markov chains, recurrence time, generating functions, textile design, craft weaving, pattern generation

Methods

Ehrenfest model, random pattern generation, generating-function analysis, comparative design study

Media

tablet cards, warp and weft threads, woven fabric, loom

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