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INABAL WEAVING
HOW IS IT MADE?
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THE BAGOBO-TAGABAWA
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Subgroup of the Manobo.

Origin - Davao del Sur


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WEAVING
TOGETHER A
DYING ART
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Only 5 women knew how to


weave in the tribe

Woven cloth had low


demand (and income)

Lesser young people


wanted to learn the art
The Story of Vivencia Mamites
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• Eldest of 5 siblings
• Mother of 3
• Struggled financially
• Wanted to provide for family
• Low income from weaving
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Vivencia Mamites became an


entrepreneur thanks to
Echosi Foundation, PCW,
and Canadian Gov’t
More women were willing to
learn Inabal Weaving
Weaving demand and
income increased thanks to
Great Women Brand
Where is Vivencia Mamites now?
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Speaker and advocate for Women


entrepreneurship

Built and launched GREAT Women


to integrate ASEAN products

Trained under National Artist, Salita


Monon
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