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PAGHABUL SA BAGTASON(LOOM WEAVING IN BAGTASON)

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PAGHABUL SA BAGTASON(LOOM WEAVING IN BAGTASON)

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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. ...
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