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 weaver Ambalang Ausalin, Blaan ikat (tie-dye fabric) weaver Yabing Masalon Dulo, and Blaan mat weaver Estelita Tumandan Bantilan were selected as “Manlilikha ng Bayan” for showing excellence in the indigenous arts and dedication to pass down the weaving tradition to younger members of their communities.

A well-known “magtetenun (weaver)” from Lamitan City, Basilan; Ambalang Ausalin was selected for being able to master two of the most intricate categories of Yakan weaving—the “sinalu’an” and the “seputangan.” Aside from that, the 75-year-old weaver is highly regarded in the community for weaving and creating traditional attires and costumes of a royal family in Mindanao.

"Indeed, the Philippines had housed and culminated astonishing Philippine talents all over the archipelago."

Indeed, the Philippines had housed and culminated astonishing Philippine talents all over the archipelago.

Publication by:

Joshua Emmanuel C. Vergara

May 2021