Inabal Weaving Expertise: Magdalena Gamayo's Masterpieces Quiz & Flashcards

Who is known for their expertise in Tinalak weaving?

What traditional textile is associated with the Sama indigenous community of Ungos Matata?

Which master weaver is associated with the pis siyabit weaving of the Tausug tribe?

In which location can one find the traditional Bagobo weavers known for Inabal weaving?

Which expert weaver learned the art of weaving from her mother at a young age?

Which traditional cloth tapestry is worn as a head cover by the Tausug people of Jolo?

What is the term for the finished hand-woven cloth in Blaan culture?

Which term refers to the traditional Blaan tubular skirt?

What is the term for the abaca weaving process in Blaan culture?

Which traditional textile of the Philippines involves reserve dyeing in the warp (ikat) and plain weaving?

What is the term for the mat weaving technique in the Philippines?

Which weaving technique involves accessorizing with applique, embroidery, added objects, and braiding/twining?

What is Magdalena Gamayo known for?

Where is Ambalang Ausalin from?

What type of weaving expertise does Ambalang Ausalin have?

At what age did Magdalena Gamayo start harnessing her innate skills in weaving?

Which traditional Filipino textile does Ambalang Ausalin specialize in?

What traditional patterns has Magdalena Gamayo taught herself?

Filipino Weavers

Magdalena Gamayo, an Ilocano from Pinili, Ilocos Norte, is an expert in Inabel weaving and has taught herself traditional patterns such as binakol, inuritan, kusikos, and sinan-sabong.

Yakan Weaving

Ambalang Ausalin, a Yakan from Lamitan, Basilan, is a master of tapestry weaving (Yakan Tennun) and possesses complex knowledge of the entire weaving process.
Yakan weavers are known for their eye-catching and colorful textiles with tiny motifs, and their techniques are wielded only by seasoned weavers.

T'bolis Weaving

Lang Dulay, a T'boli from Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, is an expert in Tinalak weaving and preserves the culture of her community through patterns of crocodiles, butterflies, flowers, mountains, and streams.

Bagobo Weaving

Salinta Monon, a Tagabawa from Bansalan, Davao del Sur, is an expert in Inabal weaving and started learning traditional Bagobo textiles from her mother at the age of 12.

Tausug Weaving

Darhata Sawabi, a Tausug from Parang, Sulu, is a master weaver of the traditional cloth tapestry worn as head cover by the Tausug, known as pis siyabit.

Sama Mat Weaving

Haja Amina Appi, a Sama from Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi, is a master mat weaver among the Sama indigenous community of Ungos Matata.

B'laan Ikat Weaving

Yabing Masalon Dulo, a B'laan from Mount Matutum, Polomolok, South Cotabato, is one of the two master designers left of the Blaan mabal tabih – the art of ikat weaving.
The B'laan people use natural dyes from endemic plant species in their community as the source of colors for different designs of this indigenous textile.

Learn more about Magdalena Gamayo, a renowned weaver known for her complex geometric patterns and vibrant colors in inabel weaving. Discover her expertise in traditional patterns like binakol, inuritan, kusikos, and sinan-sabong.