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WORKS

INABAL

In the Bagobo society, the inabal (ikat-dyed woven abaca (Musa textilis) cloth) are considered as symbols of wealth, offerings to deities, and gifts to those who officiate rituals. These finely woven fabrics become ikut or sacred objects when inherited and used as protective charms that guarantee completion of houses

BINUWAYA

Manlilikha ng Bayan Salinta Monon is known for the quality of her work and the intricacies of her designs. She had mastered one of the most difficult and favored designs, the binuwaya (crocodile). Her meticulousness in weaving enabled her to easily identify the designs, as well as the weaver of a particular piece at a glance.

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