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Binakael (binakel, binakol, binakul [1]) (transliterated, "to do a sphere") is a type of weaving pattern traditional in the Philippines. Patterns consisting entirely of straight lines are woven so as to create the illusion of curves and volumes. [2] A sense of motion is also sought. [3] Designs are geometric, but often representational.
Ofong is a Tboli woman from Lake Sebu, South Cotabato and is known for the traditional abaca weaving art of T'nalak. [2] Ofong created at least 90 patterns purportedly through the influence of the spirit of abaca, Fu Dalu via dreams.
Amakan, also known as sawali in the northern Philippines, is a type of traditional woven split-bamboo mats used as walls, paneling, or wall cladding in the Philippines. [1] They are woven into various intricate traditional patterns, often resulting in repeating diagonal, zigzag, or diamond-like shapes.
She is known for weaving dagmay which is created from abacá fibers using the backstrap loom and its design made from ikat technique. She is also an embroiderer, beadworker, basket maker, as well as a dancer and a healer. Dagmay is associated with Mandaya mythology, particularly in the story involving Tagamaling, a deity. She first learned to ...
The sinamaki weaving then begins, incorporating a tinagtakho (human figure), minatmata (diamond), and tinitiko (zigzag). The last is the center (pa-khawa), with the kan-ay (supplementary weft). Kalinga textiles contain geometric designs; one motif is a lozenge pattern known as inata-ata. Piña is considered the finest indigenous Filipino textile.
The patterns used vary within specific Sama-Bajau groups. The most common patterns are stripes, multi-colored squares, checkered patterns, and zigzags. Two islands are specifically renowned for mat-weaving: Laminusa Island of Siasi, Sulu; and Unggus Matata Island of Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi.
Tnalak (also spelled tenalak), is a weaving tradition using resist-dyed threads of the Tboli people of South Cotabato, Philippines. [1] T'nalak cloth is woven exclusively by women who have received the designs for the weave in their dreams, which they believe are a gift from Fu Dalu, the T'boli Goddess of abacá. [1]
Weaving pattern cards used by Skye Weavers, Isle of Skye, Scotland. The rapier-type weaving machines do not have shuttles, they propel cut lengths of weft by means of small grippers or rapiers that pick up the filling thread and carry it halfway across the loom where another rapier picks it up and pulls it the rest of the way. [6]