I was really happy to read an
article from Yahoo and it was about my hometown, Basey in Samar.
 |
| Photo Credits to : www.warayclub.com - no copyright infringement intended |
Though the article focus more
on the trip to Calbiga it is still overlwhelming as a Basaynon that people from
other places appreciate the beauty of our culture and Basey per se as an
eco-tourism destination.
The article gives emphasis on
the creativeness of Basey’s banig weavers. It is a fact that the quality of
mats that the town is offering is really world class. The writer of the article went to Barangay Basiao
which is in the southern point in Samar. Going to Barangay Basia is an hour and half travel from Tacloban
City.
It would be very great to see
how the mats are made because the location of making the mats itself is
greatly atypical because they are making it inside a cave. Under the cool
shelter, women from the barangay come together to weave mats and they are using
dried and dyed tikog grass for the mat. Tikog grass should be weaved in a cool
place because it turns brittle and breaks easily in warm temperature.
 |
| Photo Credits to : www.warayclub.com - no copyright infringement intended |
Weaving indeed entails patience
and attention to details, as the traveller said “The weavers deftly intertwine
every strand of grass, following established patterns to craft intricate
designs. As the work is repetitive and tiresome, the weavers in all likelihood
gather and interact to break the monotony.”
People from Basey are really hospitable
and loved to help people who want to learn their tradition just like weaving.
The craftsmanship of the weavers is commendable and praiseworthy.
~
No comments:
Post a Comment