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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.
An example is the Tagalog word libre, which is derived from the Spanish translation of the English word free, although used in Tagalog with the meaning of "without cost or payment" or "free of charge", a usage which would be deemed incorrect in Spanish as the term gratis would be more fitting; Tagalog word libre can also mean free in aspect of ...
Here are some examples of words with meanings unique to Philippine English: Accomplish [5] — To fill out a form. (Original meaning: to finish successfully) Advanced [7] [5] — Indicates that a clock or watch is ahead of the standard time. (Original meaning: state-of-the-art) Blowout [27] — To treat somebody with a meal; [60] a birthday ...
Unlike many of the colorful cloth patterns in Mindanao, T'nalak is distinctive in using only three different colors - black, white, and red. [1] Black serves as the background color, and is the dominant color of the cloth, while white is used to create different motifs. Red is typically used to accentuate the patterns. [1]
The malong is a traditional Filipino-Bangsamoro rectangular or tube-like wraparound skirt bearing a variety of geometric or okir designs. The malong is traditionally used as a garment by both men and women of the numerous ethnic groups in the mainland Mindanao and parts of the Sulu Archipelago .
The term "sawali" is more properly defined as twilled weaving patterns. The term can also be applied to baskets and banig (soft woven mats made from pandan leaves, buri palm straw, abaca, or sedges), which also use the same weaving patterns. [2] [3] Amakan panels are commonly confused with pawid (nipa panels), which are made from thatched leaves.
An example is the Tagalog word libre, which is derived from the Spanish translation of the English word free, although used in Tagalog with the meaning of "without cost or payment" or "free of charge", a usage which would be deemed incorrect in Spanish as the term gratis would be more fitting; Tagalog word libre can also mean free in aspect of ...
Hudhud is a tradition of narrative songs from the Ifugao region of the northern Philippine island of Luzón. Darangen epic of the Maranao people of Lake Lanao 2008 00159: Darangen is a Maranao epic poem from the Lake Lanao region of Mindanao: Tugging rituals and games + [a] 2015 01080: Aklan piña handloom weaving 2023 01564