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PAGTAHI IT NITO (NITO WEAVING)

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PAGTAHI IT NITO (NITO WEAVING)

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Nito weaving, known locally as Pagtahi it Nito, is a traditional craft practiced in Bagong Barrio, Makato, Aklan, using vines from a local plant to create various woven items. It is mainly done by women but supported by men and children who help in harvesting the vines from the forest. Tools like the duk-eat (hook) and panghaeot (dagger) are used to prepare and weave the strips, forming products such as baskets and coasters. The practice is both a livelihood and a social activity, where women gather to weave and bond, often passing the craft down to their daughters through observation. ...
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