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Among the T'boli of South Cotabato, T'nalak weaving has a special cultural connection with dreams.
Traditional weavers known as dreamweavers are believed to receive designs through dreams, which can guide the patterns they create.
The designs are traditionally woven from abaca fibers and require considerable skill and patience.
Traditionally, a weaver may regard the patterns as something that should be respected rather than casually copied. The cloth can also have ceremonial and social significance within T'boli life.
T'nalak therefore represents much more than textile production—it connects creativity, spirituality, and cultural identity.
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