The process of creating something using fibers gained from sources like plants, animals, insects or synthetic materials
T'nalak process
1. Tediously stripping the abaca fiber from the pulp
2. Gently coaxing the fibers to become soft and workable
3. Carefully aligning the fibers on the loom much like a blank canvass for the initial stages of translating a dream into a work of art
According to the National Commission for the Culture and Arts – Cultural identity is essential to every society.
The art and culture of a people represent the sum total of a nation's history and civilization.
A nation is only great as its culture while its true image and soul is reflected in its art.
Motif
An element of an image may be repeated in a pattern or design or may occur once in a work
7 Elements in Visual Arts
Line
Shape
Texture
Form
Space
Color
Value
Inaul
also pronounced as inol
a time honored weaving tradition of the Maguindanao people usually made into malong or wrap around the skirt commonly and regularly used by both sexes.
the Maranaos of Marawi City has this weaving tradition.