Kagomes

Kagomes is a term that refers to several related uses of the Japanese word kagome, which means basket weave. The connections among the uses are primarily historical and visual, as the pattern and its geometric arrangements inspired both crafts and scientific terminology.

In traditional crafts, a kagome weave describes a lattice pattern formed by interlacing strands to create a network of diamond or hexagonal motifs. This weaving technique appears in bamboo and wickerwork, basketry, hats, and other decorative textiles. The kagome pattern is valued for its strength, flexibility, and distinctive geometric appearance, and it has influenced various artisanal traditions in Japan and beyond.

In science, the Kagome lattice is a two-dimensional arrangement of points that forms a network of corner-sharing triangles. Named for its resemblance to the kagome weave, it is studied in condensed matter physics and materials science for its unusual electronic and magnetic properties. The lattice geometry can give rise to geometric frustration and, in some models, flat electronic bands, potentially supporting exotic states such as quantum spin liquids.

In culture, Kagome appears as proper nouns. Kagome Higurashi is the central character in the manga and anime series Inuyasha. The name is also associated with Kagome Kagome, a traditional Japanese children's game and song, which has entered broader cultural usage through folklore and media.

Overall, Kagomes covers weaving patterns, a mathematical lattice, and several cultural references, all linked by the shared origin of the word and its characteristic lattice-inspired geometry.