RESEARCH DATA:

The tinat-taraw is a nucleated six-pointed star-motif that represents the “star” that has witnessed the death of Lumawig’s two sons (Gayagay, 2021). In other sources, it signifies a “heavenly maiden” known for her beauty who returned to the skies and became a star – Venus – one of the brightest stars seen in early hours of day and night (Respicio, 2000).This textile from the collection is a creative innovation by Patis Tesoro of the tinat-taraw; woven in bright colors of orange and yellow using brocade weaving, instead of the traditional red and black colors used in Bontoc blankets and wrap-around skirts. A yardage is a textile fabric in linear length that can be used to produce textile functional items such as blankets, garments, table runners, and pillowcases by cutting, stitching, and bonding them together later on.

REFERENCES:

Gayagay, G. (2021). Geometric Designs in The Indigenous Attires of The Bontoc Tribe: An Evidence Of “Ethnomathematics”. Journal of Mathematics, 7(3), 1-15.

Respicio, N. (2000). The Dynamics of Textiles Across Cultures in Northern Luzon, Philippines. Unpublished PhD Dissertation. University of the Philippines Diliman.