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    Weaving in the Philippines: Arts

    and heritage for the next generation


    Last updated Dec 13, 2022 by Ryazan Tristram
    The Philippine textile is a form of expression and part of our culture
    and heritage as a Filipino. The traditional weaving in the Philippines by
    the indigenous people is sadly in decline in interest from the younger
    generation.

    Back in the Philippines, when I was a kid my aunt and my cousin


    never fail to bring us various treats and handmade gifts, “pasalubong”
    whenever they go to various provinces for work or holiday. Different
    woven bags, blankets and coin purses that are intricately designed
    and crafted by the indigenous people are some of my fondest
    memories.
    Let me share more details about weaving in the Philippines and its
    significance to the Filipino people. Moreover, share our local
    wonderful heritage with the world.

    Contents show

    Origin of weaving in the Philippines


    Wearing the Tausug masks from Makabayan UK
    The first historical traces of weaving in the Philippines was found
    in a cave in Cagayan Province and Palawan Island dated 1255 –
    605 BCE. Archaeologists found a stone tool (Bark- Cloth Beater) used
    for the preparation of bark cloth that was used to pound the bark to
    loosen the pulp from the fibre to use for weaving textiles.
    Panay Island in the Philippines is considered the heart of Philippine
    textiles. According to the legends that were passed on over the
    generations, a few Datus (chief) from Borneo including Datu Lubay
    went to the island and introduce the art of weaving.

    The Banton cloth is an approximately 400-year-old ikat (tie-resist


    dyeing) textile, the oldest in Southeast Asia. It is believed to be a
    burial cloth and was found inside a wooden coffin together with white
    and blue ceramics. The Banton cloth was found in Banton Island in
    Romblon and it is now displayed in the National Museum in the
    Philippines.
    This tradition of using a traditional colourful woven burial cloth to wrap
    their dead loved ones in is still practiced in Bontok, Mountain
    Province.

    Read more: Things To Know and Love about Filipino


    Culture and Values
    Importance of weaving in the Philippines
    Weaving in the Philippines is one of the distinctive ways of
    expression of arts, culture and tradition of the indigenous
    people. Every region of the Philippines has their own handloom
    tradition that has become their trademark. Just like the Province of
    Aklan that is known for the Piña (Pineapple) cloth that is now hailed as
    the “Mother of all Philippine Textile” and commonly used in making the
    Philippine national costumes: Barong Tagalog and Baro’t Saya.
    Over the years, it also became a way for the indigenous people,most
    especially the women, to earn a living and help with the livelihoods of
    their family. The older generation of the indigenous people are the
    ones who are holding the fort to sustain the living heritage of weaving.

    Due to the modernisation, new technology, and career opportunities in


    the city and abroad, the younger generations of the indigenous
    communities tend to flee to greener pastures.

    As an effect, the cultural displacement happened and the heritage of


    hand weaving is slowly diminishing. In addition, The demand of the
    traditional hand woven Philippine textile is in decline due to the
    cheaper alternative and fast fashion of the modern time.
    Weavers of the Lamlifew Village in Sarangani – Photo Credit to Melo
    Villareal of Out of Town Blog
    Read more: Visiting Lamlifew Village Museum in
    Sarangani Province
    Types of weaving in the Philippines
    Handloom weaving is the traditional way of creating beautiful and
    colourful Philippine textiles. The traditional weaving loom is made from
    bamboo and strings. It is actually fascinating to see them in action and
    make beautiful fabrics out of it.
    Hand Loom Weaving Machine – Photo Credit to Melo Villareal of Out
    of Town Blog
    Almost every region of the Philippines is known for a certain kind of
    traditional textiles or types of weaving pattern.

    Types of Weave Origin Community

    Abel Weave Ilocos Sur Ilocano

    Pinilian Ilocos Ilocano


    Bontoc weave Mountain Province Bontoc

    Kalinga weave Kalinga Province Mabilog Lubuagan we

    Piña weave Aklan Aklanon

    Hablon weave Panay island Kiniray-a and Hiligay

    Saputagan Tapestry weave Basilan Yakan

    Mabal Tabih South Cotabato Blaan

    Bagobo Inabal Davao del Sur Bagobo Manobo

    Ramit Mindoro Mangyan

    Dagmay Eastern Mindanao Mandaya

    Maranao Textile Marawi, Lanao del Sur Maranao

    T’nalak South Cotabato Tboli

    Pis Syabit textile Sulu Tausug

    How to promote weaving in the Philippines


    Promoting the weaving tradition and Philippine textile is a joint effort
    from everyone. The challenge of sustainability and of the passing on
    the weaving tradition to the younger generation is what we are facing
    now. As the demand for handwoven textile from the indigenous
    people increase, but the supply chain of making the textile is also a
    challenge due to lack of funding and machineries.
    Makabayan UK Philippine Textile face masks
    Makabayan UK lead by Sam Soto Jennings and Mireille
    Vizcarra started the advocacy in helping the indigenous communities
    in the Philippines to have their products available in the UK. During
    this pandemic, the indigenous communities livelihood is greatly
    affected. As a way of helping, Makabayan UK is using their platform to
    sell various handwoven textile items like face masks and scarves.
    They directly sourcing the items from the indigenous communities and
    parts of the profit also goes back to the indigenous communities to
    help them sustain their craft and livelihood.
    Evelynda and her family of Yakan weavers from Mindanao
    You can visit the Makabayan UK (@makabayan.uk) shop on
    Instagram to show your support, raising awareness and cultural
    appreciation to the weaving industry of the indigenous people in the
    Philippines.
    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Ryazan Tristram

    Travel Writer & Photographer


    Ryazan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and Hotel Management. She also has more than 10 years of
    work experience gained from working in the hotel and travel sectors in Asia and Europe. Her work has
    been featured and published on Huffington Post, Reader’s Digest, Discovery Channel, World Travel
    Guide, MSN, CNBC, GMA, Daily Mail UK, Lonely Planet and many more. She is currently living in the UK
    as a dual citizen (British – Filipina). Join her in travelling around the UK and beyond with a mission to
    promote sustainable tourism and share travel guides, travel tips, foodies, history and culture.





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