Ambalang Ausalin
Apuh Ambalang Ausalin (born March 4, 1943) is a Filipino master weaver from the city of Lamitan, Basilan.[1]
Apuh Ambalang Ausalin | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 4, 1943 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Known for | Textile |
| Style | Sinaluan and sputangan Yakan traditional weaving |
| Awards | National Living Treasure Award 2016 |
Apuh Ambalang is 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 is also a relative of Sulu weaver Darhata Sawabi, who is also a National Living Treasure awardee.[4]
References
- Pasilan, Earl Francis C. "National Living Treasures: Ambalang Ausalin". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- "Malacanang recognizes Mindanawon women weavers as Manlilikha ng Bayan". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- "2 national living treasures featured in ARMM villages' expo". Philippine News Agency. July 4, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- Estremera, Stella (August 27, 2017). "Weavers of peace and dreams". Sunstar. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
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