Yakan

Yakan textiles are woven cloth made by the Yakan tribe of Basilan. Yakans use fibers from plants such as
pineapple for their crafts. The weavers traditionally used extracts from leaves, roots and barks to dye their
fibers. However, contact with U.S. Peace Corps workers and Christian Filipinos has influenced Yakan textile
art. One influence is the introduction of chemical dyes. The museum of Lamitan displays the colorful and
intricate traditional Yakan textiles and highlights of the traditional Yakan festival, Lami-lamihan. Now, many of
the fabrics are made into table runners, placemats, throw pillow cases and more.

TBoli
The Tboli people of South Cotabato, Mindanao is one of the most colorful and musical tribes of the
Philippines. Complicated beadwork, woven fabrics, beautiful brass ornaments, and an array of musical
instruments and dances are among the tribes distinctive attributes. Their culture is richly attuned to nature with
songs and dances that mimic from the action of animals such as their monkey dance and woodpecker song.
A Tboli performance group of 10 shared their culture and heritage during the 2013 Day Program. The group is
among the tribes finest performers and led by the famed Mafil Angkoy, master of the hegalong their traditional
2-stringed guitar. Joel M. Ganlal, Ellen C. Gumbing, Kempee D. Dalinog, Milagros M. Samuel, Marina M.
Sudaw, Faning K. Gendaw, Diosa A. Sangid, Thelma B. Inzon, and Maria D. Todi make up the group.
They featured their traditional musical instruments such as the Klintang (eight suspended gongs), Hegalong (2string guitar), Sloli (traditional flute), Kumbing (bamboo jaw harp), and Tenonggong (deerskin drum), as well
as chanting and dream weaving.
The Tnalak is a Tboli sacred cloth made from abaca. It is the best known Tboli craft and is one of the tribes
traditional textiles. The Tboli women who weave them are called dream weavers. Legend has it that the
goddess Fu Dalu taught it to the women through dreams. In fact, the women learn this ethnic and sacred ritual

based on tribal designs and cloth patterns that they experience and see in their dreams. No pattern is the same
and they are made with centuries-old practices passed down from generation to generation.
Tboli items such as native handicrafts, textiles, instruments, brass, and beadwork will be sold at the Malasimbo
Boutique.

Maranao Textile
The Maranao are famed for their sophisticated weaving and wood and metal craft. Maranao
means "People of the Lake," after their traditional territory in the area surrounding Lake Lanao
in the Bukidnon-Lanao Plateau, which is some 2,200 feet above sea level. They are one of the
largest Islamic groups in the Philippines. Core areas as Marawi City, Lumba-a-bayabao, and
Bayang. The Maranao are a splinter group of the Magindanao who took up Islam; all families
trace their religious origin to Sharif Kabunsuan, who introduced the religion in the area.
Communities are clustered around a mosque and a torogan, a royal house belonging to the
leading economic household in the area. The Maranao are widely distributed and play an
important role in market trade. Besides exotic textiles, metalwork, and woodcraft, the torogan
building is perhaps the most spectacular example of Filipino secular architecture. The awang, or
dugout boat used in Lake Lanao, is possibly the most unique and ornate of dugouts. Maranao
textiles, which indicate the status of the wearer, are known for their very ornate designs and
colors. The design motifs which form the basis for the okil are highly systematized. NOtable
among them are the sari-manok and naga, abstract animate forms of the cock, and dragon or
snake, respectively. They also utilize a unique tube skirt, the malong.

Dagmay
The proud tribe of Mandaya is one of Mindanaos surviving minority tribes in the

Philippines. Most of them live in the mountainous areas above the coastal town of
Davao Oriental particularly in Boston, Bagangga, Caraga and Manayincluding
my hometown of Cateel. The Mandayas are exemplary known to be artistic and
creative. Aside from the colorful costumes, unique dances and exuberant chants, the
Mandaya are known for their creative skill in weaving cloth they called Dagmay.
Passed on from generations to generations, they have woven cloth from fibers of
native abaca tree which is abundant in the region for many years. The finest grade
of hemp extracted from abaca stalks is stripped pounded, combed then prepared for
dyeing. They used mud, root and other organic materials as dyes making the woven
fabric colorful and bright.Dagmay is distinguished from other tribal weaving by the
intricate figures and patterns said to depict the folklores and beliefs of the Mandaya
tribe. This art is handed down from one generation to the other. There is no patterns
copy. Each design is an expression of individual weaver, thus, making it most
intricate, unique and skillfully mastered. Todays dagmay weavers are proud
product of their ancestors masterful skills.

Maguindanao Textile
Inaul... is the famous Maguindanao handwoven fabric. It is used by the Magundanaons as a malong, a
tabular skirt or sarong that wraps around the lower part of the body and worn as traditional dress by both men
and women.
Inaul, is a treasured cultural tradition as it captures the Maguindanao symbol of distinction and royalty.
A source of pride and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the people of Cotabato City.
Color Symbolism
Colors of yellow and orange represent royalty while red means bravery. Green signified peace and tranquillity.

White, the color of purity spoke of sadness and mourning. Black means dignity. At present, the colors and lines
are a matter of choice. New designs incorporate pastel to dark shades are very commonly used.
Weaving Design
The intricate art of weaving introduced various designs. The most popular is the plain weave such as binaludto
(rainbow), makabimban (stripes) or panigabi (taro). A weft weave included sinodengan, matampuhay-seko,
kawang and sinukipan designs. The practice of tie-dying is another rare method locally called binaludan (ikat).
Uses
Inaul is one of the most versatile handwowen textile ever conceived. Women wear it as a malong skit and as
garments for formal or royal events such as weddings. Men can wear it as a trouser for formal wear. Wound
around mans head it becomes a turban, Folded malongs can be used as a basket, baby cradle or bag. Others use
it as a blanket, mat, curtain or pillow cases. Nowadays its uses include gowns and dresses for women and
tuxedos or polo barongs for men.

Langkit Textile

Description
Strips woven in 'kelim' technique, cotton, with floral and geometric motifs.

Dimensions:
Length of both strips: 140 cm., width: 13 cm.
Remarks
Ethnic group: Maranao
Location: Mindanao

Textiles in Mindanao

Submitted to:
Mrs. Virginia Lava

Submitted By:
Mohammad Khalid A. Maute Jr.
7-Descartes