I was struck by the connection between the geometry and the clothing. I was amazed to realize that that linearity corresponds to the tension in the fiber. Therefore, the math is everywhere, it just requires our awareness and keen observation. It is important to notice how beautifully the grid is used as a metaphor to describe the control and ownership. My second stop was at anything that is real is independent of the grid system. As no grid system can explain the underlying geometry of the shape. Hence I really liked the idea of shifting the focus to understanding the geometry rather than focussing on using the grid system according to our convenience.
The idea of starting off with the simpler knots and then extending to the 3-D knots gives the students an opportunity to go beyond the rectilinear thought and also open their minds towards how the indigenous people get connected with their culture and looking for the mathematics behind the different geometries.
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