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Tnalak, the impressive stretch of meter upon meter of krungon (abaca fiber) so tightly women in an organized schema of abstract, geometric configurations of black, reddish-brown, and pale ecru of abaca, echoes esoteric narratives of their weavers and of Tboli tribe itself. This distinct Tboli textile exists not only as an ordinary object, but functions as a conduit of messages communicating the tribe’s shared cultural meanings and collective imagination. By exploring the factors involved in the weaving of tnalak and in the tnalak itself, one understands the cultural milieu that produces it so that its symbolic nuances are revealed.

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Source Journal	Tambara
Journal Volume	Tambara Vol.23
Authors	Erika I. Catral
Page Count	12
Place of Publication	Davao City
Original Publication Date	December 1, 2006
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