Showing posts with label tema Malente. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tema Malente. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Pattern Study #1

I have taken it upon myself to learn about the beautiful patterns indicative of various cultures.  Today's study comes from the region of southern Africa.  The image below is loosely based on the four-square pattern called tema Malente. This pattern is normally found in mural decoration.  I wish my skills could reflect the perfect symmetry represented in the works of female artisans from this particular region.  But I will learn with time.