pinoy-culture: bisayawitch: A B'laan weaver. . . The B'laan are well known for their textile weaving
pinoy-culture:bisayawitch: A B'laan weaver...The B'laan are well known for their textile weaving, in particular making cloth made out of hemp. Two motifs prominently embroidered on blouses, skirts, and trousers are figures of the crocodile (binwaya) and human anthromorphic figures(tau). The other set of symbols are the hook like motifs called “kumang”. These hooks are said to keep the binwaya and its powers in place. Interesting enough, the term Kumang is also found among the Iban of Borneo as the name of their weaving goddess. Where as the term “kayumang” or “great crab” is a mythological figure among the Manobo. These motifs are found in similar forms throughout the Philippines with the crocodile being the universal motif representing the spiritual realm and the ancestors...Their garments and techniques of weaving are similar to their neighbors, the T'boli, however among the B'laan they differentiate themselves in terms of the color of their garments. Whereas the T'boli typically wear more bright colors such as bright red, the B'laan tend to prefer darker tones...Reference: Sinaunang Habi Philippine Ancestral Weave by Marian Pastor-RocesPhoto: morodiary.comhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Bvea-MFhKMs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p2c8od5nduk6Latest post on thepinoycultureblog ! Follow on Instagram for more content such as this on the precolonial history, culture, and myths of the Philippines. -- source link
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