GET a roll of colorful
patterns, woven
spontaneously and
COLLECT a weave of dreams,
inspired by the spirits and
crafted with care.
masterfully.
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BADJAO MATS
No two Badjao mats are ever the
same.
Dreams inspire the design.
Spontaneity is the only pattern
at work.
These factors make these mats
among the country’s most
precious.
Where to find
If you want to invest in a
masterpiece, go to Ungos Matata,
Tandubas, in the province of
Tawi-Tawi.
Get one of the mats woven by
Haja Amina Appi, declared by the
National Commission on Arts and
Culture as a Manlilikha ng Bayan.
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T’BOLI T’NALAK
It is heritage woven into
every square inch,
done through the ikat method
with the use of abaca fiber
and natural dyes.
Each T’nalak design
is a product of time,
and is a gift from Fa Dalu,
the spirit of the abaca plant.
BUY a worthy keepsake,
lovely cloths infused with
hues of tradition.
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YAKAN FABRIC
Hand-loomed items
in bold colors and
geometric patterns.
Each one is crafted
with such skill and
meticulous precision.
Where to buy
Yakan Weaving Village,
Calarian, Zamboanga
How much
A square foot of a weave can cost
between Php400 and Php1,500.
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