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A historical artefact that has become a source of employment for the indigenous women in the Philippines.

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Weddings, rituals, bartering items, gifts, and funerals

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Demand of Chairs and Beds increased as the demand for their banigs decreased.

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The association formed to promote the Tagolwanen tradition of weaving.

They help to lay out the context for traditional weaving to be easily included in daily life.

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1. Encourage and value indigenous women's home-based traditional weaving
2. Transfer indigenous women's weaving skill and knowledge to the young
3. Build a wider market for indigenous home-based traditional mat products
4. Empower Tagolwanen women to be equal partners of the men in their tribe.

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Only DAUGHTERS that are smart, focused, & hard-working are taught mat weaving to increase their SELF-WORTH.

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THE MATS ARE NOT APPRECIATED. IT HAS LOW PERCEIVED VALUE

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THE MATS ARE NOT APPRECIATED. IT HAS LOW PERCEIVED VALUE

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Because:
1. It was hard to make one mat (takes 1-3 weeks)
2. Long walks from the mountain to the city
3. Bullied because they're indigenous
4. Buyers would lowball the price

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- The weavers of the Tagolwanen Banig
- River settlers in Bukidnon
- The tribe has been here since time in memoriam

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A society that promotes dignity, creativity and continuous mutual learning for Tagolwanen women weavers through their indigenous arts and crafts, that will lead to their economic independence as well as assertion to their right of self-determination.

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To preserve and promote the Bukidnon-Tagoloanen tradition of weaving, as well as the customs and traditions that surround it. It recognizes banig-making, not as a historical artifact, but a daily activity that is part of the lumad identity and culture.

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1. Marketing the mats all over the world
2. Innovated a new line products to keep up with the market demand.

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1. Weavers are paid immediately with a fair price.
2. They get year-end profit share.
3. Additional Livelihood.

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1. The traditional banig-weaving has been revived.
2. Increase in appreciation for Lumad's identity and products
3. Bukidnon-Tagolwanen are known.

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1. The women developed their self-confidence.
2. Their husbands and kids recognize their contribution to the family and community.
3. Their children can finally go to school.