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REGION
surprising that the Ilocos region is rich in its arts and
crafts traditions.
The weaver winds the spool yarn into the warping reel.
The warp yarn is then wound into the warp beam rod.
Next comes heddling, in which the warp yarn is inserted
through the eye of the heddle using a weaving hook.
After that, the weaver inserts the warp yarn through the
spaces of the reed and “dresses” the loom by tying the
heddles behind the beater. Here, the weaving of the cloth
commence.
In Ilocos, it is common for an inabel to be used as material
for everyday household items such as curtains, tablecloths, bath
towels, table runners, bed linen, bags, and even mosquito nets.
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Paoay Church: The Magnificent Historical Icon of Ilocos Norte
Paoay Church, also known as San Agustin Church, is one of the top tourist destinations in the province. Its
spectacular view from all angles occupies most tourists’ posts on social media, as well as postcards, books, and
magazines.
It was build of coral blocks and stucco-plastered bricks and considered the oldest church in Ilocos.
Calle Crisologo: Walking
Through A Tale of War
and Love
The most beautiful street in the Philippines can be
found in Vigan Calle Crisologo
WARP IKAT
Is when only the vertical yarn,
the warp, is tie-dyed for weaving. It is
used when regular patterns are to be
woven. It’s difficult to weave because
the weft colors are to be thrown
precisely against the warp patterns
WEFT IKAT
is when only the
horizontal yarn, the weft
is tie-dyed for weaving.
This results in a more
irregular and organic
fabric design.
DOUBLE IKAT
When both the warp and
the weft are tie-dyed that’s what
you call the double Ikat. This
requires the utmost precisions
skills in counting and mounting
the warp yarns and throwing the
weft shuttle against the warp
patterns in actual weaving.
Kalinga Textile
- Kalinga hand woven fabrics are
characterized by dominant red stripes and
motifs of geometric patterns with nature
symbols interlaced with white yellow and
black fibers. Originally woven in Lubuagan,
the “ka-in” (wrap around skirt) is now more
known as the Kalinga. The different types of
ka-in are gilamat, silugwid,
pilakpak,gililing, ilaktob and ilaglis.
Gilamat Ka-in
(skirt)
The Tapis of
DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEN’S G-
STRING
DUYU
Bul ul or Tinagtaggu is a
carved wooden figure used to guard
the rice crop by the Ifugao peoples of
Northern Luzon. The sculptures are
highly stylized representations of
ancestors and are thought to gain
power and wealth from the presence
of ancestral spirit.
Wooden Mortar and Pestle
Traditional Tattoo
The ancient art of
tattooing is inspired by tradition
throughout the Cordilleras. One
of the most famous of all tattoo
artisans is the great Maria
Onggay, more popularly known
to the world by her native name
Apo “Whang-Od”. For the
traditional Cordilleran, a tattoo
is earned through bravery and
courage while the women see it
as an expression of beauty.
Silver craft and Metalcraft