MANILA, Philippines - Handwoven textiles done on traditional wooden looms by Ilocano artisans using weaving techniques passed on through generations are showcased in “Inabel: Ilocano Handwoven ...

LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte (PIA)—The 100th birthday of Manlilikha ng Bayan Magdalena Gamayo on August 13 brought together weaving enthusiasts and industry stakeholders in the Ilokano textile tradition ...

Inabel is a weaving tradition of the Ilocos provinces (Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte). It is a dying tradition, with weavers getting older, and fewer young people willing to learn.

“We are also trying to work with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts to teach inabel weaving to students so they can appreciate and sustain the industry in the city,” Lao added. With each ...