“Pag-ubra ka lag-e” bamboo blind-making, is a traditional craft in Barangay Mainguit, Badiangan, Iloilo. Nonito Catedrilla is credited to have introduced this craft to his relatives when he moved to Mainguit, and has since been passed down through observation and practice. Skilled artisans weave bamboo into blinds, which finished products are used to decorate windows and as protection from sunlight. This craft is an important source of income for the community, with local resorts as their primary clients. While bamboo blind-making plays a significant cultural and economic role for the community, it faces challenges such as limited working spaces and inconsistent access to materials. To support the artisans, the local government and organizations have provided financial assistance and promotional efforts to ensure the continuation and growth of this traditional craft.
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Gellie Jill De la Cruz, 2024
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Gelie Jill P. De la Cruz
Tags:
artisan skills, Badiangan Iloilo, bamboo blind-making, bamboo material sourcing, bamboo weaving, , community-based craft, craft promotion efforts, craft sustainability, cultural livelihood, financial support for artisans, heritage craft, Iloilo handicrafts, indigenous craftsmanship, informal knowledge transfer, local economic activity, Nonito Catedrilla, Pag-ubra ka lag-e, Philippine cultural industry, resource limitations, rural enterprise, sunshade blinds, traditional Filipino crafts, traditional weaving, window decor
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