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A. Fill the Details:

1. Name of Artwork
Abaca Sinamay Weaving

2. Artist and Short Background / Short History of the Indigenous Art

Abaca is woven into sheer Sinamay sheaths in the Bicol region and
villagers in the remote areas which are then used to make shawls, hats, gift bags
and wrappers, and other decorative items. Most residents in the Bicol Region,
and particularly those in the Albay Province, produce an artfully designed Abaca
product. Since this is their main source of income, these kinds of tasks are crucial
for them. This intricately woven fabric is also referred to as Crosshatch, Basket
Weave, Mesh, or Lattice weave, Windowpane Sinamay.

3. Subject of the Art

A natural cloth made of abaca fibers is called sinamay. Its limitless millinery
possibilities are a result of its ability to be dyed, versatility, and strength. One of
the most well-known hat-making organizations in the world is called Sinamay. It is
 made from the weaved stalks of the abaca tree, a Philippine-native kind of banana. A
100% abaca fabric can last more than 100 years since abaca fiber is three times
stronger than cotton or silk.

4. Content of the Art

According to the Philippine Institute of Physics, the abaca fiber has high
cellulose (66.43%), hemicellulose (24.7%), lignin (13.6%), and low water content
(0.7%), which results in the fiber having a high value of mechanical property with a
tensile strength of up to 308,7 MPa, according to the data of chemical and physical
analysis.

B. Comment on the Following Attributes of Integral Art (Felipe M. De Leon Jr.)

1. Integration of the Art with other Values and Functions

A. What are other values (religious, spiritual, moral, social) that are involve in the creation and
utilization of the artwork?
Sinamay weaving has developed as a distinctive cultural identity of numerous
indigenous tribes in a nation with a rich and diversified culture. It has the potential to develop
into a valuable and tradeable good due to its moral significance. Back then, trading or
bartering handwoven goods may be quite beneficial back then. It acts as a symbol of the tribe
and culture.

B. What are other functions of artwork other than its design and original intention?
For many Bicolanos, weaving is nor only a significant source of income as well as
an integral element of our culture. For communities bonded by enduring tradition and
inventiveness, it serves as a unifying force. Without weaving, all that is left are strands of yarn,
which serve no useful purpose on their own.

2. Unity of the Arts.

A. What are other human senses involved in the creation/performance/utilization of the art?
Human senses involved in the creation of sinamay weaving are the sense of vision and
touch. To create sinamay weaving artwork, weavers cross one group of threads, the weft, with a
different group of threads, the warp. The characteristic of materials associated to the touch that
reflects sensory comfort is known as hand feel (Hand, Fabric hand, Fabric feel). It describes how
materials feel against the skin or in the hand and provides details about the smoothness and
softness of the fabric.

B. How does the artwork involved other disciplines during its creation/utilization/ performance?
There is a need to preserve weaving as a cultural heritage, and some people think that by
learning about other cultures, they will be more appreciative of their own. The same is said to be
true with sinamay weaving; it is seen as the indigenous peoples' conduit to the spirits who will
aid them in attracting protection and good health in the Earthly realm.

3. Integration of the Art in everyday life.

A. How does the artwork involved in everyday life?
One way to exhibit our creativity is through weaving. Everyone is creative, and everyone
has to be creative in certain ways, in my opinion. Given that God is incredibly creative and that
we were made in his image and likeness (Genesis 1:26-27), this makes perfect sense to me.
People frequently create baskets to transport food from their farms and plantations home. Many
Indigenous tribes have used sinamay weaving for centuries to create useful items like mats,
baskets, and hats. The advantages of weaving are utilized in traditional clothing, church attire,
greeting guests, and traditional dancing attire.

B. What are its functions that address particular problems yet maintain Filipino identity?
In Bicol, the people placed a high importance on elaborately designed textiles
because they were thought to please the gods. In addition to their usage in daily life, textiles are
also buried with the dead to help in their transition to the afterlife. Sinamay weaving is seen as
more than merely a practice that is kept alive for practical or religious reasons; rather, it is
regarded as an aesthetic expression of beliefs. For instance, certain rites in the nation are
represented by fabrics and colors.

4. Equality of opportunity for participation in the artistic and creative process.

A. How did the community become part of the process of creation/performance/ utilization of the
artwork?
Sinamay weaving, teaching, and asking others to participate contribute to the creation of
a sense of belonging and significance to everyday life. It is possible to enjoy weaving alone or as
a fun social activity to meet new people.

B. What qualities of the artwork that make other facets of life participate?
Understanding the workings of the universe and our place in it can be profoundly
understood through the skill of sinamay weaving. We learn more about this world and how
human beings are weaved into it through the actual weaving process. The thin threads of dirt that
connect us to our bodies and that make other facets of life participate.

5. Flexibility and Availability of material and the Technical, and Formal

requirements.
A. How adaptable and flexible were the materials/movements/lyrics/ used? What are the
adversities that the materials/movements/lyrics were able to survive and conquered?
The processed stalks of the abaca tree, a native to the Philippines variety of banana, were
used to make woven materials for sinamay weaving. A 100% abaca fabric can last more than 100
years since abaca fiber is three times stronger than cotton or silk. The Philippines is the leading
supplier in the world, meeting 87.5% of global demand for abaca fiber. Sinamay thus maintains
a fairly strong form. The advantages of abaca include its high mechanical strength, resistance to
damage from seawater, and long fiber lengths of up to 3 m. Abaca is strongest when it is fine,
glossy, light beige in color, and strong.

B. Where do these materials came from? What are its innovative qualities ?
 It is made in the Philippines from the abaca tree's stalks. Abaca fibers are extremely
durable and robust. Sinamay is frequently pre-stiffened during production to facilitate blockage.
A 100% abaca fabric can last more than 100 years since abaca fiber is three times stronger than
cotton or silk. The loosely woven material made from abaca leafstalks is called sinamay. Its
natural color ranges from an off-white to a yellowish-cream, and it has a distinctive stiff and
gritty feel. Sinamay is sold in rolls and dyes beautifully.

6. Emphasis on Creative Process than the Finish Product

A. What are the attributes of the creators/craftsmen/artists that make their creative processes
more remarkable than the product?
One of the reasons craftsmen use Sinamay is that it is eco-friendly and biodegradable.
Although sinamay is frequently used for blocking hats and trims, the millinery industry didn't
discover it until the 1990s. It is made in the Philippines from the abaca tree's stalks. Abaca fibers
are extremely durable and robust. Sinamay is primarily a sustainable textile for clothing.

B. How valuable are the creators/craftsmen/artists in a particular community?

For many rural Filipinos, sinamay weaving is a significant source of income as well as
an integral element of our culture. For communities bonded by enduring tradition and
inventiveness, it serves as a unifying force.

7. Simultaneity of conception and realization.

A. Is the artwork final or dynamic ? How does it undergo changes and updates as time goes by?
How acceptable the artwork is in a community? Were there ny reluctance and resistance in terms
of its practice/utility?
The artwork is dynamic. It undergo changes and updates as time goes by for what is
trend. The Industrial Revolution saw the invention of machines that transformed basket weaving
from a handcrafted craft to a modern industry. The development of plastic during the past
century has significantly altered sinamay weaving, as many of them are now made of synthetic
materials rather than natural fibers.
B. Are there new changes that are based from sound community
conceptions/suggestions/realizations?
The art of weaving evolved into a processing sector. Since sinamay weaving was
formerly done by hand, the invention of machines during the Industrial Revolution also
transformed sinamay weaving from a craft to a technological advancement.

C. Personal Realization about the Artwork:

1. Reason for choosing the Artwork
I am a huge fan of creativity. One way to exhibit our creativity is through
weaving. Sinamay weaving encourages us to think creatively and honestly about
difficulties in life. To me, sinamay weaving is a mind-opener. Beyond acting as
symbolic representations of tribe and culture, sinamay weaving allows you to express
yourself and produce work of art that is a reflection of your unique individuality.

2. Personal opinion about the Filipino Artworks

Filipino art has been greatly influenced by cultures from other nations and
their variety from generation to generation. Weaving, metal smithing, ceramics,
woodcarving, and gold smithing are well-known and incredibly beautiful treasures of
our nation. These include the nation's varied population, geographical position, and
rich cultural legacy. These many factors have combined to create a variety of creative
styles that are all uniquely Filipino.

3. Comparison of Filipino Artwork to Western Arts (You may use your last work as
a point of comparison)
The use of organic materials like bamboo, sugarcane, and rattan is one of the
most unique and recognized features of Filipino art. These supplies are frequently
utilized to produce vibrant, ornate works of art that are authentically indicative of
Philippine culture and tradition. While the realistic representation of the human body
has long been valued in Western art. Another essential component of Western art is
the creation of the appearance of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional
artwork. However, non-Western art may or may not emphasize the human figure.
 4. Life Lessons from the Filipino Artwork
Filipino art depicts traditional activities including fishing, dining,
weaving, and other aspects of daily life. There is beauty elsewhere as well.
Weavers have contributed to the development of a feeling of national identity by
conveying the cultural diversity and richness of the archipelago. The ability to
express oneself powerfully through sinamay weaving is one of its finest qualities.
You may use it as a way to express your ideas, feelings, and other facets of your
life. You can overcome sadness and anxiety by engaging in artistic endeavors. It
allows you to communicate your feelings without using words.

D. Conclusion:
Provide a recap or synthesis of this work and end with a focus on your main
realization in connection to the Filipino Artwork.
Abaca is woven into sheer Sinamay sheaths in the Bicol region and villagers
in the remote areas which are then used to make shawls, hats, gift bags and wrappers,
and other decorative items. Most residents in the Bicol Region, and particularly those
in the Albay Province, produce an artfully designed Abaca product.
Sinamay weaving has developed as a distinctive cultural identity of numerous
indigenous tribes in a nation with a rich and diversified culture. It has the potential to
develop into a valuable and tradeable good due to its moral significance.
One way to exhibit our creativity is through weaving. Everyone is
creative, and everyone has to be creative in certain ways, in my opinion. Given
that God is incredibly creative and that we were made in his image and likeness
(Genesis 1:26-27), this makes perfect sense to me. There is beauty elsewhere as
well. Sinamay weaving not just produces physical products but also it can help
you can overcome sadness and anxiety by engaging in artistic endeavors. It allows
you to communicate your feelings without using words.
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%20the,holds%20a%20very%20firm%20shape.

What's that Favourite Product now at your local Warehouse . Retrieved 2023, from
https://www.buniquemillinery.com/

WEAVING HISTORY Retrieved October 2009, from

https://www.weavedesign.eu/weaving-history/

Religious of the Good Shepherd: weaving compassion. Retrieved October 03, 2012, from
https://opinion.inquirer.net/38004/religious-of-the-good-shepherd-weaving-compassion