Mat weaving from the wild grass “tikog” and buri leaves from wild palm trees is a Basey cultural heritage that existed even before the Spanish arrival in the Philippines. “Banigan” was once a past ...
CEBU, Philippines — Following his successful venture in reviving the Hablon industry of Argao, designer Dexter Alazas moves on to ignite the growth potential of the Banig industry in the town of ...
CATBALOGAN CITY, Philippines — Adelina Gatmatan learned tikog mat (locally known as banig made of sea grass) weaving from her mother when she was six years old. Now 68, majority of her days are spent ...
The intricate art of mat weaving from the Jama Mapun banig weavers. Who doesn’t want this in their homes? Photo: Marky Ramone Go In Brooke’s Point, far from Palawan’s celebrated beaches, a small ...