Binetwagan (Ilocano) (b)
LOCAL NAME:
Binetwagan (Ilocano) (b)
ENGLISH NAME:
Multi-heddle-woven blanket
DESCRIPTION:
Abra, Tinguian, Itneg, Ilocos, & Ilocano: Binetwagan
Abra & Tinguian: Sarapnot
A three-paneled binetwagan blanket featuring a green and pink plaid design on a white background with multiple embroidered embellishments.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Abra, Tinguian, Itneg, Ilocos, Ilocano
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Thread, Dye
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Multi-heddle weave, Embroidery, Stitching
DIMENSIONS:
Length
194 cm
Width
137 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
DISPLAY STATUS:
BURC
RESEARCH DATA:
This textile from the collection is a multi-heddle-woven blanket. Weavers of Ilocos call this type of textile in different local names, such as binutuagan, binetwagan, kinomit, tinubungan, tinumbalitian, and various others. In Abra, weavers call the multi-heddle weave the 'sarapnot.' According to Respicio (2014, 2015), Abra and Ilocos multi-heddle weaves commonly utilize three or more heddles. Furthermore, Respicio (2015) noted that using eight heddles in textile weaving creates 'the most pronounced textured surface' (p. 84).
This work features compositions inspired by various Abra-Ilocos textile designs. The base textile was woven using the multi-heddle technique and includes the plaid cross design, woven with green, pink, red, and yellow threads. While this design is commonly woven using the plain weaving method, the plaid design on this blanket was integrated as part of the weft and warp of the multi-heddle textile, without using the plain weaving technique. Moreover, traditional embroidery as joineries were used to ornate the textile, secure the borders, and join the panels together.
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