Ambalang Ausalin (March 4, 1943 – February 18, 2022) was a Filipino master weaver from the city of Lamitan, Basilan.[1]
Apuh Ambalang Ausalin | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 4, 1943 |
| Died | February 18, 2022 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Known for | Textile |
| Style | Sinaluan and sputangan Yakan traditional weaving |
| Awards | National Living Treasure Award 2016 |
Biography edit
Ambalang was renowned for her mastery of the crafts of sinaluan and sputangan, two of the most intricately designed textiles of the indigenous Yakan community.[2] She learned weaving through her mother, who was previously reputed to be the best weaver in Basilan and first practiced the craft by using coconut strips.[3]
Ausalin was given the National Living Treasure Award by the Philippines through the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in 2016.[1] She died at her home in Parangbasak, Lamitan, on February 18, 2022, at the age of 78.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ a b Pasilan, Earl Francis C. "National Living Treasures: Ambalang Ausalin". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Archived from the original on February 25, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- ^ "Malacanang recognizes Mindanawon women weavers as Manlilikha ng Bayan". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. October 24, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "2 national living treasures featured in ARMM villages' expo". Philippine News Agency. July 4, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ "Manlilikha ng Bayan Ambalang Ausalin passes away at 78". ABS-CBN News. February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
- ^ "Manlilikha ng Bayan Ambalang Ausalin dies". Rappler. February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
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