Products in Antique

PATADYONG

Through the Bagtason Loom Weavers Associations (BLWA), the age old weaving art of patadyong is still alive in Antique.

Barangay Bagtason is known for its handwoven patadyong. Its bestsellers are handkerchiefs called “tubao”, the plain patadyong known as “yano” and the patadyong with embroidery called as “pinilian”.

The Bagtason Loom Weavers Associations (BLWA) is the producer and makers of quality loom woven products in Antique.

The patadyongs are also made into shawls, leis, scarfs, wallets, hats, bags and table runners which BLWA can also personalize the designs and colors according to your liking.

The art of patadyong weaving is very intricate. The weavers start by determining how many meters and pieces can be made with or without the design. Then they combine different colors of the threads according to the color combination of your choice if you want it personalized and trendy. For the standard patadyong design, the threads are mixed to capture the tones of nature and also to show personal status. The weaving is done by interlacing the different colors of threads through a wooden handloom which is locally called as “tiral” or “habulan”. Earth colors are a standard pick in making the patadyong: blue, green, yellow are among those.

• BURI PRODUCTS

Buri palms, which is said to be second only when it terms to usefulness to coconuts, grow abundantly on these parts of Antique. From the dried and dyed leaves of these plants, an industry handed down from one generation to the next is born. Their products are so good it now represents their municipality’s One Town, One Product project.

Sources: choosephilippines.com & lakadpilipinas.com