HER TANGIBLE MASTERPIECES

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Magdalena Gamayo: The grandmother of ‘Abel Iloko’

At 88 years old, Magdalena Gamayo has more reasons to look forward and beyond than back. “Lola Magdalena” knows she has lost the strength...

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ALL ABOUT WEAVING

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What is weaving?

Weaving in the Philippines dates back to the 13th century. It makes use of local cotton, fibers, abaca, and pineapple as raw material.

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Gamayo's Notable Works

In a career that span decades, let us learn and appreciate Gamayo's expert weaving creations. Gamayo, a GAMABA awardee, is known for her...

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Living Weaving Legends

Esteemed Legends Aside from the esteemed Magdalena Gamayo of Ilocos there are many other legends in the art field of weaving. Yakan...

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Magdalena Gamayo: The grandmother of ‘Abel Iloko’

At 88 years old, Magdalena Gamayo has more reasons to look forward and beyond than back. “Lola Magdalena” knows she has lost the strength...

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Magdalena started weaving when she was 16 years old, and she learned the art of weaving from her aunt, she never received any formal education about the art but picked up the art by copying the patterns her aunt made.

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WEAVING FACT

Weaving itself is one of the oldest surviving practices in the world, with a history rooted in the Neolithic period (c. 9000-4000 BCE). It was at this time that the creation of woven fabrics exploded, with every household producing cloth for personal use.

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