26. The basic purpose of
any loom is to hold the
warp threads under
tension to facilitate the
interweaving of the
weft threads.
27. The word "loom" is derived
from the Old English
"geloma" formed from ge-
(perfective prefix) and loma, a
root of unknown origin; this
meant utensil or tool of any
kind.
32. Ikat or ikkat, is a style of
weaving that uses a resist
dyeing process similar to tie-
dye on either the warp or
weft before the threads are
woven to create a pattern or
design.
33. Ikat which means “to tie”
or “to bind” in the
Indonesian language has a
Philippine variant known
for its colors and striking
designs.
34. This ancient style of
weaving uses a resist dyeing
process similar to tie-dye
where the warp and/or the
weft yarns are dyed before
the fabric is woven on the
loom.
35. The result of this process is a
motif which is “blurred” in
appearance. This „cloudy‟
look comes from the slight
bleeding of the dyes into the
resist areas.
38. Warp Ikat
After the yarn bundles are
dyed, they are tied on to the
longitudinal – warped strings
of the loom.
39. Weft Ikat
In the Weft Ikat, resist- dye is
used in the weft alone. Because of
the variance in color in the
weft, the precision in the
delineated patterns are very
difficult to weave.
40. Weft Ikat is used more when
pattern precision is a lesser
concern in the overall resultant
fabric, thereby transforming
into a hand quality irregular
and erratic designs
41. Double Ikat
In the Double Ikat, both
the Warp and Weft are dyed
together. This form of the
Ikat requires the most
precision and hand skill.
42. In 1404 it was
used to mean a
machine to enable
weaving thread
into cloth.
54. The process is intricate and
labor-intensive. Weavers
must master synchronizing
the movements of their
hands and feet to properly
use the wooden handloom.
58. Kalinga Textile are
characterized by dominant
red stripes and motif‟s of
geometric patterns as well as
nature symbols interlaced
with white yellow and black
fibers.
59.
60.
61. The gilamat ka-in
(skirt) was traditionally
woven in
Lubuagan, but has
become universally
used all over Kalinga.
64. The yellow portion is
embroidered and depicts
mountains. Yellow
symbolises wealth, as do
the embroidered plants
that refer to growth and
fertility.
65. The colorful beads or
"bongol" is a part of the
native costume. It is always
worn during fiestas
, weddings and important
occasions.
