This pattern is known as Y-WORK, and is
a traditional Chinese art motif. In
mathematics, this is called a trihexes,
which is a cluster of 3 hexagons.
Wallpaper Newsweek magazine 1/18/1999
Brass Incense Burner
Japanese purse found by Gary Steiner
Nina's Quilt Page
Quilts and fabric art links by
Deanna Spingola
Jinny Beyer quilts