Have you heard of a dream weaver?
Well I am not a “Sibika at Kultura” girl when I was in
elementary or high school and I never heard of a dream weaver as well. But I
think we are lucky to meet the T’Nalak dream weaver herself Lang Dulay.
She was sleeping when we arrived at her humble house turned
weaving area and it took her a few minutes to dress up before we finally meet
her. Her grandchildren said she does not meet visitors with plain clothes. She
makes it a point to look “fabulosa” in her native T’boli gown complete with
makeup and red lips. ^_^
According to history, Lang Dulay was just 12 years old when
she started dreaming about her designs. It usually takes her around 4-6 months
to finish a product that would sell 1000Php per meter.
She was awarded by President Fidel V. Ramos as Philippine’s
National Living Treasure in 1998 and is a living testimony of the T’boli
tradition.
I hope that the T’boli tribe will continue to nourish their
rich tradition and teach the new generation how to live the T’boli way.
*Credits to Kat for the picture.
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