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Ambalang Ausalin Exhibit
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The legacy of Manlilikha ng Bayan Ambalang Ausalin
A master magtetennun (weaver) of Yakan textiles, MB Ambalang Ausalin, or Apuh Ambalang, was renowned for her excellent skills in Yakan weaving techniques and designs. For Apuh Ambalang, the close association between Yakan textiles and nature required her to be in commune with the environment, spirit ancestors, and the Creator and to manifest this harmony through her tools—the thread and the loom.
This artistry, which she passed down to her daughters, nieces, and other weavers, strengthens the identity of the Yakan community and helps preserve their heritage, amidst the threat of these traditions disappearing in a more globalized world. As we commemorate her, let us look back at the artistry of Yakan textiles and the legacy of Manlilikha ng Bayan Ambalang Ausalin through this Website Exhibit.
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