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On special occasions, the tapet is worn together with the Ga’dang traditional attire (Araneta and Lim, 2014) – all heavily embellished with multiple-colored beadwork and plain woven striped designs called the la-lad (San Agustin, 2007). Woven with a blue-indigo striped background, the tapet provides a stark contrast to their predominantly red upper and lower garment ensemble. This particular tapet or cape from the collection is made up of three panels, each joined by a triangle-like embroidery in red, yellow, and green colors. The same embroidery design is also found on its neckline, which extends to its braided and front tie closure with pom-poms. The openings are lined with thick embroidery and alternating orange and yellow pom-poms with bead embellishments, showcasing the Ga’dang’s exquisite craftsmanship and weaving tradition.