The Ilocano master weaver was honored at the “Panaglaga Ti Lagda: Weave Transcending Time” fashion show and exhibition in Davao City.
The Ilocano master weaver was honored at the “Panaglaga Ti Lagda: Weave Transcending Time” fashion show and exhibition in Davao CityIn 1992, the Philippine government, through the National Commission for Culture and the Arts , shed light on the many cultural bearers of folk art through the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan .
GAMABA is considered to be equal to the National Artist award, as both awards come with the same benefits. Since its inception, over 16 artisans have been conferred with the award, one of which is Magdalena Galinato Gamayo.Based in Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Magdalena is a master weaver, who has dedicated her life to making inabel textiles and keeping the craft alive. Since being honored as a GAMABA awardee in 2012, Magdalena, who celebrated her 99th birthday last Aug.
Currently, Magdalena is passing on her knowledge of the craft to younger relatives and new groups of Filipino weavers. Through her workshops held at the Gamaba Cultural Center in honor of Magdalena Gamayo, the Ilocano master weaver hopes that the future generation will discover and learn more about the art of weaving inabel textiles.
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