Paghabul sa Bagtason, or loom weaving in Bagtason, is a weaving tradition practiced in Barangay Bagtason, Antique, believed to have been practiced since pre-Spanish times. The weaving process involves warping, rolling of threads, and carefully inserting each thread using bamboo tools. This work can take several days to complete. The woven cloth, hinabul, is made into a patadyong which can be used as an aboy-aboy (baby cradle), ampis (bathing wrap), a skirt, and more. Weaving takes place mainly from September to May, and weavers follow traditional beliefs, such as avoiding weaving on Tuesdays, Fridays, or during mourning, to ensure quality. The Bagtason Loom Weavers Association (BLWA) plays a key role in maintaining and preserving the craft, sustaining it by training younger generations. Paghabul remains culturally and economically important, though the high cost of hinabul can be a barrier for some buyers.
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Clavil Tadi Fortaleza, 2021
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GLENN PON – AN – Southern Bugasong National High,,CLAVIL FORTALEZA – Antique Vocational School,,MAYFE OGATIS – Antique Vocational School,,GLORI PEARL QUIA – ONG – Antique Vocational School,School
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