Geometry and Computation of Houndstooth (Pied-de-poule)
Loe M. G. Feijs

Proceedings of Bridges 2012: Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture, Culture
Pages 299–306
Regular papers

Abstract

We apply a variety of geometric and computational tools to improve our understanding of the Houndstooth (Pied de poule) pattern. Although the pattern must have been known for centuries, it was made famous mostly by Christian Dior and is still frequently used in many variations. It is a non-exhaustible source of inspiration for fashion designers.

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