It is consider as the most elegant, exotic and expensive fabric in the world. Piña is an indigenous fabric traditionally from the northern part of the Philippine islands. Extracted from pineapple leaves, it is then washed and air dried. These dried pineapple fibers are then carefully selected and joined together to produce long spools of fiber which are then used as thread for hand weaving.

Combined with cotton and other fabrics, it creates a unique and enchanting textile which can be fashioned into a variety of luxurious personal and home accessories, Sebastianne Creations is proud to present their exquisite and authentic Tejido la Piña products.

Established in 1975 as a single proprietorship, Sebastianne Creations, Inc., a manufacturer of fashion accessories is currently undergoing incorporation and is now diversifying its business to include cultured pearls, piña personal and home accessories, and other home and hotel fabrics. Our garments include designs from top designers while our home textile collections include different kinds of bedding mattresses, sheets, quilts, pillow cases, cushions, curtains, table runners and others including hotel fabrics that are tailor-made according to hotel design and interiors.



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Sebastianne Creations Inc.

168 Hyram Bldg. Cotcot, Liloan, Cebu

info@sebastiannecreations.net

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A type of straw/natural fibre made from a plant (musa textilis) of the Philippines. It is usually dyed and stiffened and mainly used for the production of hats and fascinators.

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This be-e is from the Lubo region of Kalinga, and is dyed with a deep indigo. The diamond twill is in three layers, and extremely tight, verifying that Kalinga textiles rank with Itneg and Gaddang textiles to have the finest weave in the Philippines. The fiber is thought to be Cagayan Valley cotton. Based upon interviews with informants from the region, and comparison with other similar textiles, it is estimated that the textile is at least 100 years old. Although the indigo dye is remarkably dark, this can be explained by the fact that the textile has not been worn often, and probably not washed many times.

It is said that the textile was worn during ritual sacrefices of pigs by an upper class Tinglayan tribe man. A matching ka-in (see item above) was owned by the wife. Similar textiles in cotton and bark fiber are well known, and also exist in white. These have been used for daily wear as well as funerary burrial cloths. The width of the textile is 19cm.

SOURCE: http://home.online.no/~molt-and/Museum/kaltex/kaltex.html

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The gilamat ka-in (skirt) was traditionally woven in Lubuagan, but has become universally used all over Kalinga. Different regions even have their own style. It is usually woven in double threaded plain weave, but some are also single thread. The colours indigo and red symbolise sky and ground - the national colours of Kalinga. The yellow portion is embroidered and depicts mountains. Yellow symbolises wealth, as do the embroidered plants that refer to growth and fertility. A lone coin is attched as a pendant.

Source: http://home.online.no/~molt-and/Museum/kaltex/kaltex.html

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"Pinilian"(meaning chosen) blanket is a a Binakol weaving, an Itneg/Tinguian blanket. in supplementary weft design technique. The colors are in red, white, and yellow with the sinanbituon nga adda balayna (starlike) motif.

Source: http://www.tribaltextiles.info
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Abel is the ilocano term that refers to the process of weaving, while inabel is the final woven product.

Some of the well-known centers of inabel are Bangar in La Union; Tagudin, Santiago and Vigan in Ilocos Sur; and Paoay, Pinili and Sarrat in Ilocos Norte.

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The t’nalak (pronounced teh-nalak)occupies a special significance in the lives of the T’boli tribe. Basically used for blankets and clothing, the t’nalak is considered helpful for safe delivery when used as pre-natal covering. Sla-i (marriage arrangements) are considered lousy without it during the exchange of kemu (traditional properties) such as heirlooms, gongs, horses, work animals, ancient swords and other tribal artefacts.

SUPPLIER: Gida’s T’nalak

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