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Mandaya textile (composite dagmay)
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This textile strikingly fuses two different weaving traditions and materials: abacá ikat (<em>dagmay</em>) for the patterned sections, and commercially or locally dyed cotton for the plain-weave intervals. This combination is an inventive Mandaya solution for creating a cloth that retains ritual meaning through its abacá ikat components, while achieving comfort, flexibility, and drape through the inclusion of cotton.
| Artist / Maker | Philippines, Mindanao |
|---|---|
| Date | c. early 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | Philippines, Mindanao |
| Medium | plain weave hemp, dyed |
| Dimensions | Overall: 320 x 67.3 cm (126 x 26 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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