This blanket was meticulously woven using the binobodan, or tie-dye technique, commonly known as ikat. There are various forms of ikat weaving, including warp ikat, weft ikat, and double ikat. Warp ikat involves tie-dyeing only the vertical yarns, known as the warp, before weaving. This technique is used to create regular patterns, although the weaving process is challenging because the weft colors must be precisely aligned with the warp patterns. In contrast, weft ikat involves tie-dyeing only the horizontal yarns, known as the weft, before weaving, resulting in a fabric design that is more uneven and organic. This particular ikat incorporates traditional Ifugao designs, the most prominent of which is the lizard (banniya). The giant lizard is believed to be a god who descended to teach the community irrigation and symbolizes nobility and wealth.