Abel weaving is one of the few surviving traditional crafts in the Ilocos region. This "inabel" product was handloom woven following an intricate process; from preparing the yarn, arranging them to produce the desired design, and operating the wooden handloom with the synchronized movement of both hands and feet.
- PLACEMAT IN CHECKERED
- 13 INCHES X 18 INCHES
- SET OF 6
- POLY COTTON BLEND
- HANDLOOM WOVEN
Your purchase of this product, will help revive the weaving industry in the region and preserve a heritage we are proud of.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
- Hand wash or machine wash in gentle cycle using lukewarm water and a laundry net.
- Do not put in a dryer.
- Do not bleach.
- Do not wring or hang to dry.
This handloom woven fabric in "KANTARINIS WEAVE" is so durable that you could use them for years. The fabric's good quality made it strong enough to be used as sails for the Spanish galleons during the Spanish regime. They come in several shades to match your home.