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Pinagpagan (c)

LOCAL NAME:

Pinagpagan (c)

ENGLISH NAME:

Blanket

DESCRIPTION:

Bontoc, Mountain Province: Pinagpagan

This blanket is divided into four panels, two for the center and two for the sides. The central panels are predominantly white with black stripes and diamond designs, while the side panels feature blue and red stripes with vertically arranged motifs.

COMMONLY USED BY/IN:

Bontoc, Mountain Province

MATERIAL COMPOSITION:

Cotton thread, Natural dye

ITEM CONSTRUCTION:

Weaving, Stitching

DIMENSIONS:

Length
230 cm

Width
153.5 cm

ACQUISITION YEAR:

2021

DISPLAY STATUS:

BURC

RESEARCH DATA:

In Bontoc, Mt. Province, the pinagpagan, also called pinagpakhan, are traditionally four-paneled blankets known for their intricate designs and patterns. This also involves warp float and multi-heddle design methods.

Traditionally, this blanket was used as a funerary garment in Mt. Province to wrap the deceased. However, the bright-colored threads used for weaving are now also employed in festive events. Furthermore, as discussed by De Las Peñas and Salvador-Amores (2016), the pinagpakhan is distinguished by its white and black shades in the center. The upper and lower panels are typically a combination of red and black. The predominant frieze design pattern features minat-mata (eyes) and tiktiko (snake) motifs. The illustration of a snake following a human is common, symbolizing a good omen or luck for the surviving relatives of the deceased.

REFERENCES:

De Las Peñas, M., & Salvador-Amores, A. (2016). Mathematical and anthropological analysis of Northern Luzon funeral textiles. Philippine Journal of Science, 145(1), 87-111.

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