The Tapis Of The Kalinga Tribe

TAPIS: WEAVING OF THE KALINGA TRIBE Woman weaving the Tapis of Kalinga        Among any culture , c lothing and fabrics are very  essential elements  as it firmly recognizes the history and influences of some communities.  In Central Cordillera art is part of everyday life. From the town of Lubuagan in Kalinga ,it is  one of the many places in the Philippines where the practice of traditional backstrap loom weave has not only survived but prospered. Kalinga weavers make handmade fabrics for a variety of uses, from traditional fabrics for clothing and ritual use to commercial fabrics intended for home decoration, souvenirs, bags, and accessories.   Weaving in Kalinga is a tradition that is passed to generations. At the early age of 10, g irls begin to weave . Men  also participate in making the craft.  Numbers of the communities share  techniques and  similar motifs and  color schemes on the woven products. Kalinga wi th their wraparound skirt wear by women.  This type  of wraparound sk