In the Luzon Cordillera, Ifugao weavers are renowned for their ikat tradition. The term “ikat” refers to a weaving technique that involves tie-dyeing the warp and/or weft threads to create the base form of any ikat textile design. However, Ifugao weavers specifically use the warp tie-dyeing technique. They traditionally apply this method to create various designs on ritual blankets, loincloths, and wrap-around skirts, incorporating anthropomorphic, botanical, celestial, geometric, and zoomorphic motifs. According to Respicio (2014), this traditional ikat technique of Ifugao weavers has also been adapted to produce contemporary textiles, such as table runners and table covers.

Cultural tradition advocates, such as Patis Tesoro, have sought to use the Ifugao ikat tradition to create innovative textiles and new designs. The application of Ifugao ikat weaving techniques by Patis Tesoro is part of the Katutubong Filipino Foundation’s aim to continue, revive, and reintroduce textile weaving traditions. Tie-dyed and woven into this textile banner from the collection is the name of the non-profit organization “KATUTUBONG . FILIPINO . FOUNDATION INC.,” along with traditional Ifugao textile designs and motifs created using the ikat technique. These include stripe patterns, ginlot (the beheaded; S- or 2-like motif), binittuwon (the star-like shape resembling a diamond), X- and V-like motifs, and tinagu (human figure motif), among others. Fine embroideries are also used to embellish and secure the warp ends of the banner.