Salapnot
LOCAL NAME:
Salapnot
ENGLISH NAME:
Loincloth, Belt
DESCRIPTION:
Abra, Tinguian, and & Itneg: Salapnot
A loincloth or belt with an indigo-colored base featuring X-shaped and triangle-like woven designs.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Abra, Tinguian, Itneg
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Silk threads, Cotton threads
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Brocade weave, Plain weave, Dyeing
DIMENSIONS:
Length
259.5 cm
Width
20 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
RESEARCH DATA:
The salapnot may be used either as a loincloth or a belt, with some variants distinctly dyed in indigo, or malatayum, to signify “peace-time”. Men were encouraged to wear loincloths of this color to help prevent bloodshed and beheading (Salvador-Amores, 2019). With a plain weave as its base, the textile showcases diamond and triangle-like motifs in supplementary weft. The bottom section also features small kuko-palay (fingernails and rice stalks) embroideries in white threads.
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