PINILI, ILOCOS NORTE—The next Magdalena Gamayo, a National Living Treasure for her mastery in weaving the Ilocano cloth “inabel,” could just be around the corner. At 13, Arabela Gampong, a student of ...

Inabel, a traditional handwoven fabric, holds a significant place in Ilokano culture and identity. With its delicate and versatile patterns, the inabel has come a long way in its utilization in ...

Last March 4, Dr. Joven Cuanang invited friends to his Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo City to watch INABEL 2018, a fashion show for the benefit of cotton farmers and weavers of Ilocos Norte. Inabel ...

At 100 years old, National Living Treasure and Ilocano master weaver Magdalena Gamayo continues to schedule her days around her craft. She wakes up as early as 3:00 or 4:00 a.m. at her home in Pinili, ...

SAN FERNANDO CITY—A craft, a business and a social enterprise. Artist Al Valenciano has intertwined these endeavors in his “inabel” projects in the last 15 years, and one of the good outcomes he likes ...

The 65th Palarong Pambansa recently unveiled handwoven creations made by Inabel weavers from Paoay, showcasing the official icon to be used in the upcoming national games for student-athletes. Woven ...