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What primary material is used by the Ilocano weavers in their traditional weaving?
Which weaving technique is described as inserting sticks on selected warp threads to create floating designs?
Which community is known for their unique simultaneous warp and weft-float type of pinilian called impalagto?
What concept symbolizes permanence, order, and balance in Bontoc weaving?
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What is the name of the pedal loom used by the Ilocano weavers?
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Which of the following is NOT a weaving technique used by Ilocano weavers?
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How many traditional textiles of the Philippines are featured in the document?
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What is a common feature of the weaving culture described that contributes to community resilience?
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What is the first stage of training for young Bontoc girls in weaving?
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Which design is the most challenging for Bontoc weavers to master?
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What is the key characteristic of Kalinga textiles?
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What technique is used by Kalinga weavers to create textures on striped bands?
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What type of textile is recognized as the finest in the Philippines?
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Which process involves removing the epidermis of the pineapple leaf?
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What is the name of the refined fibre from the pineapple leaves?
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What type of motifs are characterized in Kalinga textiles?
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What is the primary technique used in the production of hablon textiles?
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What is the preferred material for creating the barong Tagalog?
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Which community is known for producing the saputangan textile?
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Which legendary figure is credited with introducing the art of weaving textiles to Panay Island?
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What type of patterns does the bunga-sama weave primarily utilize?
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In which provinces was weaving using the pedal loom commonly practiced before mechanized weaving arrived?
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Which type of textile is the patadyong commonly made from?
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What characteristic distinguishes the siniluan textile?
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What is the primary purpose of dagmay designs?
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Which type of malong is the most highly valued among the Mëranaw?
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How do Tausug weavers create patterns in pis syabit weaving?
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What specific design technique distinguishes the langkit used in Mëranaw weaving?
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What are the commonly recognized symbols in Maranao okir designs?
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What materials are combined to create the initial pulp for dagmay weaving?
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Which of the following is an activity typically performed by Tausug women?
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What is a characteristic feature of the malong a landap?
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What does the t’nalak textile represent in Tboli culture?
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Who is considered the spirit of abaca in Tboli weaving tradition?
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What color combinations are traditionally used in a t’nalak?
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What happens to the fibres used to create t’nalak after they are extracted from the abaca?
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What is one of the products that are made using hinabol in Buhi?
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Why did the popularity of handloom weaving decline in Buhi during the early '90s?
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What significant honor was bestowed upon Lang Dulay in 1998?
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How did the introduction of cotton thread influence hinabol weaving?
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Study Notes
Weaving the Threads of Filipino Heritage
- The text focuses on the diverse and rich weaving traditions of the Philippines
- Each bullet point covers a specific region and their distinct weaving style
Pinilian
- Origin: Ilocos Region, Philippines
- Known for traditional handweaving techniques with cotton (kapas)
- Utilizes the pedal loom, called "pangablan"
- Uses various weaving techniques like plain weave, basket weave (binakul), multi-heddle weave (binetwagan, tinumballitan) and the intricate brocade weave (pinilian)
- Pinilian utilizes sticks inserted on warp threads, creating floating designs
- Impalagto: Simultaneous warp and weft-float pinilian, unique to Pinili, Ilocos Norte
Bontoc Weave
- Origin: Mountain Province, Philippines
- Focuses on the concept of "centeredness", representing permanence, order and balance
- Weaving progresses from edges to the middle, emphasizing symmetry
- Young girls learn progressively: starting with simple edging (langkit), moving to side panels (pa-ikid) with designs like fatawil and shukyong, then to the challenging sinamak-style centre panel (sinangad-am)
- The centre panel features a central band and supplementary weft (kan-ay)
- Parts are sewn together in reverse order of creation, ending with the langkit
Kalinga Textiles
- Origin: Province of Kalinga, Philippines
- Characterised by a dialogue between red and blue, expressed in broad bands and stripes
- Utilizes twill-weave technique for texture on striped bands
- Known for miniature lattice patterns, continuous lozenge pattern (inata-ata) and pawekan (mother-of-pearl embellishments)
Piña
- Origin: Aklan, Philippines
- Considered the finest Philippine textile, made from red Bisaya pineapple leaves
- Process is delicate and tedious, extracting two types of fibres: bastos (rough) and liniwan (fine)
- Uses the pedal loom and involves knotting strands into continuous lengths
- Aklanon piña features supplementary weft designs and floral/vegetal embroidery
- Popular material for the Barong Tagalog, a traditional Filipino shirt
Hablon
- Origin: Panay Island, Philippines
- "Hablon" means "woven" in Hiligaynon
- Kiniray-a and Hiligaynon weavers have a long history of handwoven textiles
- Legend attributes weaving introduction to Datu Lubay, one of ten Borneo datus who settled Panay
- Pedal loom was common in Iloilo and Antique, but traditional weaving is now limited to areas like Miag-ao in Iloilo and Bagtasan, Bugasong in Antique
- Hablon is often plain weave with plaid and striped designs
- Used for Patadyong (Visayan wraparound skirt) and Panuelo (handkerchief)
Saputangan Tapestry Weave
- Origin: Basilan, Philippines
- Yakan weavers known for five weaving styles: bunga-sama, siniluan, saputangan, inalaman, and pinantupan
- Saputangan is a square cloth notable for its intricate designs and optical illusions
- Tapestry weave is considered oldest and most traditional technique besides plain weave for ornamented textiles
- Dagmay designs often narrate the weaver's community and spirits
- Dagmay is used for women's skirts, blankets and shrouds
Mëranaw Textile
- Origin: Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur, Philippines
- Mëranaw weavers employ various techniques: weft and warp ikat tie-dye resist, continuous and discontinuous supplementary weft designs
- Famous for the "malong", a tubular lower garment
- Malong a andon is highly valued, followed by malong a landap with tapestry bands (langkit)
- Malong a bagadat is made from wide contrasting bands separated by warp ikat
- Langkit bands come in two types: tabrian (narrow panel) and lakban (wider panel)
- Okir designs on langkit include potiok (bud), dapal (leaf), pako (fern), katorai (flower)
Pis Syabit Weave
- Origin: Sulu Archipelago, Philippines
- Tausug women are skilled in tapestry weaving and embroidery
- Specialize in pis syabit (head scarf) and kambot/kandit
- Pis syabit is traditionally worn by men and warriors
- Complex tapestry weaving with no preset pattern sticks or warp yarns
- Weavers create symmetrical patterns using coloured wefts, imagining the design mentally
T’nalak
- Origin: South Cotabato, Philippines
- Traditional Tboli woven textile representing birth, life, marriage and death
- Used as blankets, clothing and in royal wedding ceremonies
- Tboli weavers are known as "dream weavers", belief that designs are bestowed by Fu Dalu (abaca spirit)
- T'nalak creation involves extracting, combing, knotting, resist-dyeing (ikat method), and weaving on a backstrap loom
- Three traditional colours: black, red, and white
- Lang Dulay was a renowned Tboli weaver, awarded Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasures Award) in 1998
Hinabol: Buhi Weaving
- Origin: Buhi, Philippines
- Age-old skill of handloom weaving, initially used to produce abaca fibre garments, mosquito nets and even underwear
- Hinabol also used as a strainer for rice flour
- Cotton thread from scrap t-shirt collars was introduced in the 70s, contributing to Buhi's prominence as a weaving centre
- Despite decline in popularity, handloom weaving persisted, considered an integral part of Buhi life
- Hinabol is adapted for various products, boosted by DTI product development programs
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Explore the intricate weaving traditions of the Philippines through this quiz. Delve into the unique styles of various regions, including Pinilian from Ilocos and Bontoc weave from the Mountain Province. Test your knowledge on techniques, cultural significance, and history behind these beautiful crafts.
