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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.

REFERENCES:

Respicio, N. A. (2014). The design techniques. In Journey of a thousand shuttles: The Philippine Weave. Manila: National Commission for Culture and the Arts, pp. 70-73

Respicio, N. A. (2015). Design techniques and weaving centers. In Inabel: Philippine textile from the Ilocos Region. Artpostasia, pp. 48-143.

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