Weaving Symmetry of the Philippine Northern Kankana-ey

• Main Authors: Baylas, Nathaniel A, IV, Rapanut, Teofina A, De Las Peñas, Ma. Louise Antonette N
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2012
• Subjects: Geometry and Topology; Mathematics
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/mathematics-faculty-pubs/39; https://archive.bridgesmathart.org/2012/bridges2012-267.pdf
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

This paper will discuss the indigenous mathematical concept of the weaving patterns on the fabrics of the Northern Kankana-ey in the Mountain Province, Philippines. This study examines the use of mathematical symmetries and color symmetries in various Northern Kankana-ey fabrics.