Sombrero Vueltiao –Weaving Mathematics

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Sombrero Vueltiao –Weaving Mathematics

This paper describes the weaving technique of a traditional Colombian hat called sombrero vueltiao and some of its patterns. The making of the hat–and weaving in general–involves interesting mathematical thoughts and concepts and offers many learning opportunities, for all of which we provide examples in this paper.

Mathematical subjects

Didactics and Education
Discrete Mathematics and Foundations

Connections to other fields

Humanities and Social Sciences
Reflections on Mathematics
Author:
Milena Damrau

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Sombrero Vueltiao –Weaving Mathematics

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Mathematical subjects

Algebra and Number Theory
Analysis
Didactics and Education
Discrete Mathematics and Foundations
Geometry and Topology
Numerics and Scientific Computing
Probability Theory and Statistics

Connections to other fields

Chemistry and Earth Science
Computer Science
Engineering and Technology
Finance
Humanities and Social Sciences
Life Science
Physics
Reflections on Mathematics

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