Tessellations can be found in many areas of life. Art, architecture, hobbies, and many other areas hold examples of tessellations found in our everyday surroundings. Specific examples include oriental carpets, quilts, origami, Islamic architecture, and the are of M. C. Escher.

Where were tessellations first found?

Tessellations were first found in the Sumerian Civilization at approximately 4000 B.C, where people used tessellation designs built from harden clay to construct and decorate the walls of temples and homes.

Do tessellations occur in nature?

Tessellations form a class of patterns found in nature. The arrays of hexagonal cells in a honeycomb or the diamond-shaped scales that pattern snake skin are natural examples of tessellation patterns.