WEAVING OF ILOCOS

      Inabel is one of the many pride of the Ilocos region in the Philippines. "Abel" is the Ilocano word for weaving, and "inabel" can be interpreted to mean the next type of woven fabric. In the world of weaving however, inabel is certainly used to refer to the fabric that clearly originated in Ilocano. We are proud to offer woven inabel from Laoag couriers in Ilocos.      Inabel fabric is made of cotton and can be plain or patterned. Abel fabric is well known and loved for its softness, beautiful design, and strength.    Ilocos weavers use hardwood pedal looms, using a variety of design techniques. The pattern of binakul, a dizzying thread, is intended to harm and disturb evil spirits, protecting the wearer. Other patterns include the multi-heddle design technique, the selected or brocade weave, the suk-suk or discontinuous supplementary weft approach, and the tie-dye tie technique. Each province has its own unique design style. Like other forms of handicrafts in