Baal (e) (Innovation by Patis Tesoro)
LOCAL NAME:
Baal (e) (Innovation by Patis Tesoro)
ENGLISH NAME:
Loincloth
DESCRIPTION:
Abra, Tinguian, & Itneg: Baal
A white loincloth with a yellow and red stripes design and braided fringes on both ends .
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Abra, Tinguian, Itneg
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Thread, Dye
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Plain Weave, Embroidery, Stitching
DIMENSIONS:
Length
147.5 cm
Width
25.5 cm
Fringes
14 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
DISPLAY STATUS:
BURC
RESEARCH DATA:
Woven on a white background using a plain weave technique, and designed with light-colored red and yellow stripes at both ends, this textile is a lower garment for men, created by textile revivalist Patis Tesoro. The weaving practice observed among the Tinguian or Itneg people is characterized by a simple yet sophisticated execution of designs (San Agustin, 2007). This includes the use of pure white cotton as the base of textiles, as seen in women’s skirts and men’s loincloths.
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