Binakael

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A binakol design

Binakael (binakel, binakol, binakul [1] ) (transliterated, "to do a sphere") is a type of weaving pattern traditional in the Philippines. Patterns consisting entirely of straight lines are woven so as to create the illusion of curves and volumes. [2] A sense of motion is also sought. [3] Designs are geometric, but often representational. The techniques create illusionistic designs similar to op art patterns and were popular by the late 19th century, [4] when the United States colonized the Philippines and American museums collected many traditional Philippine textiles.

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Ilocos Sur weaver

Binakael patterns may use a two-block rep weave, making them double-sided, but with colour reversal. [5]

In culture

Mara Coson's novel "Aliasing" was inspired by binakael weave. [6]

Cebu Pacific introduced its QR Flight codes pattered after traditional weaving of nature-inspired design of Ilocos Norte's Binakol to promote local tourism. [7]

The binakael weave is also featured on the official branding of the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup 2025 which will be held in the Philippines. [8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Celdran, Bea; Segovia, Patrick (20 October 2017). "So you think you know your local weaves?". NOLISOLI.
  2. ↑ Gonzalez, Michael. "Text to Textile". Positively Filipino: Online Magazine for Filipinos in the Diaspora.
  3. ↑ "Binakol: Craft". whitechampa.com.
  4. ↑ Art of the Loom: Weaving the Story That Is the Binakul, Exhibit, Yuchengco Museum from December 9, 2013 to January 25, 2014.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Kathleen Forance; Tsai, Yushan. "A Weaver Looks at Tinguian Blankets". Textile Society of America Newsletter. 23 (Fall 2011).
  6. ↑ Jaucian, Don (May 15, 2019). "Mara Coson's debut novel talks about 'history' through Dolphy, Macabebe Marie, and the Ibong Adarna". CNN. Archived from the original on February 5, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Local airline's new QR flight codes promote traditional weaves". The Manila Times . January 11, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Dynamic brand unveiled for first FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup". FIFA.com. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
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