Functional Items

In the Cordillera and Ilocos Region, there is a wide array of textile products that serve different functions, such as blankets, which serve both ritual-based and utilitarian purposes.

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In this subcategory of textile items from the collection, blankets from different groups in the Cordillera and Ilocos are featured. From ritual to innovative textiles, these functional items showcase both traditional and contemporary patterns that are uniquely tied to Northern Luzon. The motifs include material objects, celestial bodies, flora and fauna, and religious figures, among others. 

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This collection also includes table runners and pillowcases inspired by traditional textiles, re-contextualized to adapt to new uses.