The center of mat-making in the province of Samar is the town of Basey, just across the San Juanico Bridge from Tacloban. The raw material is the tikog, a grass that grows profusely in swampy places. The process is very much similar to the Maranao and the limited color use make these two traditions resemble each other in color tones.

2024年2月3日 · Tikog mat weaving is a traditional craft in Basey, Samar, Philippines, where mats are handwoven using tikog, a reed grass with solid and jointless stems. How are tikog mats made? The process starts with harvesting tikog grass, drying it in the sun, and dyeing it for intricate designs.

The banig or mats measure around 2×3 meters and as thin as a chipboard. A banig is usually made from “tikog”, a special reed grass which grows in swampy areas along rice fields and has solid, jointless and usually triangular stems.

2013年7月1日 · Tikog or Fimbristylis Globulosa is a variety of reed that grows in swampy areas. From its stems, weavers make mats, bags, hats, slippers and other handicraft products. Silagan Handicraft, a business started by husband and wife Joaquin and Clara Silagan, is world renowned for its banigs and other tikog products.

These are handwoven tikog mats in-laid with colorful strips of buri, forming intricate patterns inspired by nature and culture. Please note that since all mats are handmade, the colors and patterns may vary slightly from the photo.

Philippine mats, such as banig, are woven from tikog grass, known for their special sheen and pliability, adding to their appeal and functionality. The weaving of mats like sawali involves twilled patterns and can be used not only for mats but also for walls, baskets, and other functional items.

Intricate mats, known as banig, are woven from tikog, a durable sedge grass, showcasing the exceptional skill and craftsmanship of the weavers. The weaving tradition in Basey has been passed down through generations, preserving cultural heritage and identity.

2017年5月14日 · Handwoven and handcrafted mats made from Tikog. Size varies from Single : 1m x 2m, Double: 1.2m x 2m, Matrimonial: 1.4m x 2m. Dress up your sala and living rooms with these vibrant embroidered round mats. 48 inches in diameter. Slippers are made from colorful tikog mats. Sizes available: 6-10. Contact Person: LIEZL BAUTISTA.

2018年10月24日 · The age-old tradition of mat weaving using tikog, a naturally grown grass that abound on Dinagat Islands, used to be for personal use only until a group of women in San Juan, Loreto, thought of merging tradition and design to augment their financial capabilities.

2014年2月2日 · The raw material used in mat weaving in Basey comes from a reed plant locally known as tikog (Fimbristylis utilis), which belongs to the family Cuperaceae and has solid, jointless and usually triangular stems.