Tinalak Weaving and the T'boli Dreamweavers

The video explores the T'boli dreamweavers of Lake Cebu, Mindanao, who are renowned for crafting the sacred Tinalak fabric. The process involves stripping abaka fibers, dyeing them using the e-cut technique, and weaving them on a backstrap loom. Notable dreamweavers like Langdulai and Barbara Offom have kept this tradition alive. The T'boli people celebrate their weaving heritage during the Dinalak Festival, highlighting the cultural significance of Tinalak in their community.

What is the sacred fabric woven by the T'boli Dreamweavers called?

• Cotabato

• Abaka

• Tinalak

• Ikat

Who is believed to give the patterns for Tinalak to the dreamweavers?

• Barbara Offom

• Fudalu

• Gawad Manlikhan

• Lang Dulay

What is the first step in the Tinalak weaving process?

• Rubbing with a cowrie shell

• Boiling in dyes

• Stripping abaka fibers

• Weaving on a loom

Which technique is used to dye the Tinalak fabric?

• Ikat

• Batik

• Tie-dye

• Screen printing

What is used to make the Tinalak fabric shine?

• A wooden roller

• A metal brush

• A polishing stone

• A cowrie shell

At what age did Lang Dulay become a dreamweaver?

• Twenty

• Ten

• Fifteen

• Twelve

What is the name of the center that continues Lang Dulay's legacy?

• Dreamweaver's Hub

• Lang Dulay Weaving Center

• Dinalak Center

• T'boli Cultural Center

Which school is associated with Barbara Offom's efforts to preserve T'boli culture?

• Dibali School of Living Tradition

• Weaving Arts Institute

• T'boli Heritage School

• Cultural Preservation Academy

When is the Dinalak Festival celebrated?

• June

• July

• August

• September