Looks like a toy for playing around with some knot theory stuff
The numbers can be re-attached via velcro patches.
One can use the threads/shoelaces for playing with some weaving patterns. Additionally one can use the slilicone pop-up dots as a binary/boolean indicator, which might be a good helpful tool.
Due to material reasons this thing only has 9 columns. The number 0 might get a different place or calculation mechanism.
I also still do not really know how I really want to use this strange thing.
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A well-working flap:
And a (useless) information for free:
[ Source: lisburnmuseum.com ]












