WEAVING

Weaving is a method of
fabric production in which
two distinct sets of yarns or
threads are interlaced at
right angles to form a fabric
or cloth.
Weaving is done by
intersecting the
longitudinal threads, the
warp, with the
transverse threads, the
weft,
Warp-
longitudinal
threads, the
Weft-
transverse
threads
The weft is
threaded
through
the warp
using a
"shuttle",
Shuttle, In the
weaving of cloth
a spindle-shaped
device used to
carry the
crosswise threads
(weft) through the
lengthwise
threads (warp).
Loom
A loom is a
device used to
weave cloth.
The basic purpose of
any loom is to hold the
warp threads under
tension to facilitate the
interweaving of the
weft threads.
The word "loom" is derived
from the Old English
"geloma" formed from ge-
(perfective prefix) and loma, a
root of unknown origin; this
meant utensil or tool of any
kind.
IKAT or IFUGAO
TEXTILE
Ikat is characterized
by diamond stripes
of white and red
stripes
Ikat or ikkat, is a style of
weaving that uses a resist
dyeing process similar to tie-
dye on either the warp or
weft before the threads are
woven to create a pattern or
design.
Ikat which means “to tie”
or “to bind” in the
Indonesian language has a
Philippine variant known
for its colors and striking
designs.
This ancient style of
weaving uses a resist dyeing
process similar to tie-dye
where the warp and/or the
weft yarns are dyed before
the fabric is woven on the
loom.
The result of this process is a
motif which is “blurred” in
appearance. This „cloudy‟
look comes from the slight
bleeding of the dyes into the
resist areas.
Types of Ikat Weaving
Warp Ikat

After the yarn bundles are

dyed, they are tied on to the
longitudinal – warped strings
of the loom.
Weft Ikat
In the Weft Ikat, resist- dye is
used in the weft alone. Because of
the variance in color in the
weft, the precision in the
delineated patterns are very
difficult to weave.
Weft Ikat is used more when
pattern precision is a lesser
concern in the overall resultant
fabric, thereby transforming
into a hand quality irregular
and erratic designs
Double Ikat

In the Double Ikat, both

the Warp and Weft are dyed
together. This form of the
Ikat requires the most
precision and hand skill.
In 1404 it was
used to mean a
machine to enable
weaving thread
into cloth.
Inabel
Fabric
Inabel (locally known
as “abel Iloko”) is a
textile made of cotton
and other natural fibers
woven in pedal frame
looms.
Abel in Ilocano refers
to the process of
weaving while inabel is
the final woven
product made from
cotton and other
Inabel can refer to a
variety of products
including table
runners, pillow cases
and even dresses
Ilocano blankets
(also called Inabel) are
made from yarns of
either cotton or
acrylic and polyester.
The different colored
yarns are arranged in a
wooden handloom to
create varied and
unique designs.
The process is intricate and
labor-intensive. Weavers
must master synchronizing
the movements of their
hands and feet to properly
use the wooden handloom.
The various abel
weave designs
are inspired by
natural elements.
It maybe land formation
patterns, the colors of
flowers and vegetation, the
ripples of a calm blue
ocean, or the sky on a
bright night.
KALINGA
TEXTILE
Kalinga Textile are
characterized by dominant
red stripes and motif ‟s of
geometric patterns as well as
nature symbols interlaced
with white yellow and black
fibers.
The gilamat ka-in
(skirt) was traditionally
woven in
Lubuagan, but has
become universally
used all over Kalinga.
The colours indigo
and red symbolise sky
and ground - the
national colours of
Kalinga.
A lone coin is
attached as a
pendant.
The yellow portion is
embroidered and depicts
mountains. Yellow
symbolises wealth, as do
the embroidered plants
that refer to growth and
fertility.
The colorful beads or
"bongol" is a part of the
native costume. It is always
worn during fiestas
, weddings and important
occasions.
Ginamat- a beautiful,
native costume from
Kalinga.
GINAMAT
The Bahag
or G-String
Of Kalinga
Bontoc Textile
Their motifs include
geometric shapes of
things around them such
as
man, lizard, .mountain, r
ains and flower.
Siniwsiwan-
Bontoc‟s
blanket and
clothing.
This fabric is used for
wanes or men‟s G-string
(Bahag) and getup or
Lufid (Tapis)among
women
Bontoc Blanket in
traditional colours
and with
traditional motives.
BLANKET
FLORAL MOTIFS
SNAKE AND FROG MOTIFS
HUMAN FIGURES
Married women of
Bontoc and Kankanaey
wears a type of belt
called ginaspala
wanes with inawin
Inawin designs-
composed of
continous zigzag
pattern.