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SAMA MAT (TEPO) - Produced by women, the tepo is made of pandan (Pandanus spp.) leaves which are pressed to soften and boiled to dye before woven in vivid hues. Cultivated pandan varieties are preferred over the wild ones for their durability.
or BALOY / MATS – In Panglimasugala, Tawi-Tawi. Usually, PANDAN/Pandanus leaves are used to make baloy or mats. The leaves are woven and dyed in one or more colors to produce a variety of patterns with linearity and geometry.
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Pandanus, (genus Pandanus), any of some 600 tropical species of Old World trees and shrubs of the screw pine family (Pandanaceae). They grow along seacoasts and in marshy places and forests of tropical and subtropical regions, especially in Asia, Africa, and Oceania
Pandanus, (genus Pandanus), any of some 600 tropical species of Old World trees and shrubs of the screw pine family (Pandanaceae). They grow along seacoasts and in marshy places and forests of tropical and subtropical regions, especially in Asia, Africa, and Oceania
The raw materials are brought to a communal paggusan (presser) making the pandan leaves soft and dry. The strips (dalamba) of pandan are hung in a shaded portion outside the house. Strips the leaves with a jangat deyum or stripper to make long and even strips
From: Palunsul Tawi Tawi. Youtube
Anjibi, a synthetic commercial dye, is renowned for its ability to infuse textiles with vibrant and long-lasting colors. When mixed with hot water, it transforms into a vivid solution, ready to imbue fabrics with rich hues.
This dye, favored for its consistency and brilliance, offers textile artisans a wide spectrum of colors to work with, allowing for the creation of visually captivating designs. As the dye solution permeates the textile fibers, it creates a striking interplay of colors, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the finished product
From: Palunsul Tawi Tawi. Youtube
To enhance the intensity and uniformity of the colors adorning the textile strips, a presser is employed as a crucial tool in the dyeing process. Acting as a facilitator of color compression, the presser applies controlled pressure to the dyed strips, ensuring that the color pigments penetrate deeply into the fabric fibers. By subjecting the strips to this compressive force, the presser aids in achieving a uniform distribution of color, minimizing any inconsistencies or variations that may arise during the dyeing process
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