It's Just Matrix Multiplication - Notation for Weaving

Explore the fascinating intersection of weaving and computing in this 38-minute conference talk from Strange Loop. Delve into the binary structure of pattern looms and discover how they relate to early computing concepts. Learn basic weaving terminology and hand weaving pattern notation, and understand how simple transformations in notation can lead to complex pattern designs. Examine the unique notational system developed for simpler looms, which introduces layers of abstraction between input operations and the resulting woven structure. Culminate the journey with an introduction to "network drafting," a modern weaving technique inspired by an obscure French mathematical treatise from the 1930s. Gain insights into how traditional crafts like weaving continue to intersect with contemporary computational concepts.