Inabel,[1] sometimes referred to as Abel Iloco or simply Abel,[2] is a weaving tradition native to the Ilocano people of Northern Luzon in the Philippines.[3][4] The textile it produces is sought after in the fashion and interior design industries due to its softness, durability, suitability in tropical climates, and for its austere design patterns.[5][6]

Ilocos Sur weavers

Due to the rarity of skilled weavers and the rarity of raw materials such as handspun cotton thread, the textile has become rare, although weaving communities still persist in the towns of Bangar in La Union; Santiago, Santa, Bantay, and Vigan in Ilocos Sur; and Pinili, Paoay, and Sarrat in Ilocos Norte.[7]

The term is derived from the local verb for "weave", "abel" and the Ilocano noun "inabel," describing any kind of woven fabric. It has since been adapted to refer to the specific kind of textile indigenous to the Ilocos region.[8]

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  1. ^ Fabella, Mara. "The Geometry of Philippine Textiles". Narra Studio. Archived from the original on 2021-02-27. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  2. ^ Enriquez, Marge C. (2019-01-17). "'Abel Iloko' gets a fashion spin". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
  3. ^ "How these slow fashion brands dressed the first Filipino Nobel Laureate". RAPPLER. 2021-12-29. Archived from the original on 2021-12-29. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
  4. ^ Valenciano, Al M; Tysmans, Wig. Inabel : Philippine textile from the Ilocos Region (First ed.). [Makati, Philippines]. ISBN 9789710579303. OCLC 950450580.
  5. ^ "A contemporary twist to a traditional weave". The Philippine Star. March 23, 2018. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
  6. ^ "The Inabel of Ilocos: Woven Cloth for Everyday". Narra Studio. Archived from the original on 2020-09-22. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
  7. ^ Guatlo, Rene E. (2013). Habi: A Journey Through Philippine Handwoven Textiles. The Philippine Textile Council.
  8. ^ "Weaving The Islands". FAME+. Manila: Manila FAME , Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM). Archived from the original on 2021-01-06. Retrieved 2022-02-18.


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