Kagoy, Uyus (c)
LOCAL NAME:
Kagoy, Uyus (c)
ENGLISH NAME:
Blanket, Tapestry
DESCRIPTION:
Kalinga: Kagoy, Uyus
A large rectangular blanket made of three strips of material sewn together. It consists of yellow, blue, and green stripes. This is a contemporary blanket.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Kalinga
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Cotton threads, Polyester threads
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Weaving, Stitching, Embroidery, Dyeing
DIMENSIONS:
Length
236 cm
Width
178 cm
Fringes
6 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
RESEARCH DATA:
This particular blanket is designed and woven by Irene Bawer-Bimmuyag, a cultural bearer and master weaver from Lubuagan, Kalinga. The woven textile represents an innovation with its bright-colored threads, embroidered designs, and the combination of patterns drawn from culture and nature. The textured features of the embroidery on striped bands give an embossed look to the colorful motifs, designs, and decorations, such as mini lattices and continuous lozenge patterns. For her, the inspiration comes from the verdant rice terraces in her hometown, viewed from above, and this is reflected in her weaving and embroidery.
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