Mindanao’s Sacred Threads: Exploring the Ikat Traditions of the Philippines
Mindanao ikat traditions belong a larger body of weaves of tie-dyed textiles in Southeast Asia. Common motifs demonstrate shared knowledge not only in techniques but also in their worldviews through their patterns and beliefs associated with weaving. We know, for example, tha the Tbolis of the Philippines are regarded as dream weavers. They translate into […]
