Inabel,[1]sometimes referred to asAbel Ilocoor simplyAbel,[2]is aweavingtradition native to theIlocano peopleofNorthern Luzoninthe Philippines.[3][4]The textile it produces is sought after in the fashion and interior design industries due to its softness, durability, suitability in tropical climates, and for its austere design patterns.[5][6]
Due to the rarity of skilled weavers and the rarity of raw materials such as handspun cotton thread, the textile has become rare, although weaving communities still persist in the towns ofBangarinLa Union;Santiago,Santa,Bantay,andViganinIlocos Sur;andPinili,Paoay,andSarratinIlocos Norte.[7]
The term is derived from the local verb for "weave", "abel"and the Ilocano noun" inabel, "describing any kind of woven fabric. It has since been adapted to refer to the specific kind of textile indigenous to theIlocos region.[8]
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References
edit- ^Fabella, Mara."The Geometry of Philippine Textiles".Narra Studio.Archivedfrom the original on 2021-02-27.Retrieved2022-02-16.
- ^Enriquez, Marge C. (2019-01-17)."'Abel Iloko' gets a fashion spin ".ThePhilippine Daily Inquirer.Retrieved2022-02-18.
- ^"How these slow fashion brands dressed the first Filipino Nobel Laureate".RAPPLER.2021-12-29.Archivedfrom the original on 2021-12-29.Retrieved2022-02-18.
- ^Valenciano, Al M; Tysmans, Wig.Inabel: Philippine textile from the Ilocos Region(First ed.). [Makati, Philippines].ISBN9789710579303.OCLC950450580.
- ^"A contemporary twist to a traditional weave".ThePhilippine Star.March 23, 2018.Retrieved2022-02-18.
- ^"The Inabel of Ilocos: Woven Cloth for Everyday".Narra Studio.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-09-22.Retrieved2022-02-18.
- ^Guatlo, Rene E. (2013).Habi: A Journey Through Philippine Handwoven Textiles.The Philippine Textile Council.
- ^"Weaving The Islands".FAME+.Manila: Manila FAME, Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM).Archivedfrom the original on 2021-01-06.Retrieved2022-02-18.
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