Nerikomi 39: Exploring Ichimatsu | How the Eye Reads Pattern

In this video, we continue to explore Ichimatsu pattern in Nerikomi.
Using leftover slabs from a previous pattern, we make two slightly different basic elements using six colours and repeat them to see how patterns emerge. As the repetition continues, the eye may read diagonal movement, or alternatively recognise vertical and horizontal lines.
This pattern highlights how colour choice can change the way we perceive a pattern, and how our brains naturally try to recognise order and continuity within repetition.
We hope you enjoy observing this process and find it helpful as you explore future patterns.

For more detailed basic instructions, check out video No.5.
Nerikomi 05: What’s the Secret to a Perfect Check Pattern?
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This video will also help you to understand the basics:
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🔰 If you’re new here
We share different Nerikomi patterns and techniques, from the very basic preparations to intricate constructions. Earlier videos cover how to prepare coloured clay and tips for handling delicate slabs, so you may find them helpful to watch first.

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We run Nerikomi workshops in London Fields, East London. There are subtle nuances that are best understood through hands-on practice, and attending in person gives you the chance to learn through direct experience.
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