Another article by yours truly in Manila Times
Friday, August 14, 2009
‘Pandan’ weaving among
young Jama Mapuns
By Bryan Lazaro
The Jama Mapuns, one of the ethnolinguistic groups in Palawan, are known for their pandan mats. A tradition that can be traced back to Tawi-tawi, pandan weaving is among their most valued cultural heritage.
In order to promote the tradition of pandan weaving, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has funded the creation of a school of living traditions (SLT) specifically on Jama Mapun mat weaving in Isumbo, Sofronio Española, Palawan.
Fifteen female students, ages 9 to 22 years old, participated in the three-month training workshop conducted by cultural masters Janeth Hanapi and Tulsina Sabtal (59 years old). The students learned the different steps of pandan weaving, from preparation of leaves, to dying to creating designs and patterns. The students learned six basic designs: tupak sato (random/ordinary style), maligoy (miniature house design), katam (crab design), orang-orang (shrimp design), panisi, and the pitibut design. The closing of the SLT happened on May 25.
At the end of the workshop, the participants were able to finish a 50 x 30 inch mat with the tupak sato design. They have also completed a few mats that were turned into throw pillows. Five of the students were seen to have exceptional skills in weaving.
Here's the link:‘Pandan’ weaving among
young Jama Mapuns
‘Pandan’ weaving among
young Jama Mapuns
By Bryan Lazaro
The Jama Mapuns, one of the ethnolinguistic groups in Palawan, are known for their pandan mats. A tradition that can be traced back to Tawi-tawi, pandan weaving is among their most valued cultural heritage.
In order to promote the tradition of pandan weaving, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has funded the creation of a school of living traditions (SLT) specifically on Jama Mapun mat weaving in Isumbo, Sofronio Española, Palawan.
Fifteen female students, ages 9 to 22 years old, participated in the three-month training workshop conducted by cultural masters Janeth Hanapi and Tulsina Sabtal (59 years old). The students learned the different steps of pandan weaving, from preparation of leaves, to dying to creating designs and patterns. The students learned six basic designs: tupak sato (random/ordinary style), maligoy (miniature house design), katam (crab design), orang-orang (shrimp design), panisi, and the pitibut design. The closing of the SLT happened on May 25.
At the end of the workshop, the participants were able to finish a 50 x 30 inch mat with the tupak sato design. They have also completed a few mats that were turned into throw pillows. Five of the students were seen to have exceptional skills in weaving.
Here's the link:‘Pandan’ weaving among
young Jama Mapuns
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