Republic of the Philippines

UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM

Rizal Province
Antipolo Campus
GRADUATE SCHOOL

Course Title: EM 202- Curriculum and Instructional

Supervision
Professorial Lecturer: Dr. Juan O. Abarro
Student: Myrna D. Bang-alan
Topic Tittle: Tapis Loom Weaving

Introduction

Tapis Loom Weaving – Caneo Traditional CraftsTapis is the traditional woven

product of Barangay Caneo, Bontoc, Mountaion Province and the Cordillera region.
Tapis cloth is known for being a strong, colorful material. The fabric is so strong and
beautiful that some families have them as heirlooms that last as long as their antique
furnishings. Tapis is made from yarns of cotton or mukun that are sourced from the
many lands in northern Luzon that are dedicated to the growing of this plant. After the
cotton is harvested, it is prepared into yarns and dyed. The different colored yarns are
then arranged in a wooden handloom to create varied and unique designs. The process
is intricate and labor-intensive. Weavers must master synchronizing the movements of
their hands and feet to properly use the wooden handloom.

The use of the handlooms and other weaving accessories can be traced from early
Spanish occupation. This equipment was used in homes to weave tapis cloth for
blankets, pillow cases and clothes. These crafts were said to be a major export during
the period of the Spanish galleon trade. It is said that the tapis was so popular a product
that it proved to be a big competition to the Spanish weaving industry, threatening its
very existence. At present, weaving tapis is still popular especially that the government
of Mountain Province cannot accommodate all graduate so those who don’t want to be
far from the province, the do weaving as a job.

Almost all the women in Caneo do tapis weaving some in their house; the fabric being
an intrinsic part of their lives. From birth, they are wrapped in tapis blanket. During their
weddings, they wear dresses made from tapis. Even in death, they are again wrapped
in a blanket made of the same material.
Objectives:

At the end of this lesson the students should be able to:

1. define tapis loom weaving,

2. familiarize with the materials and procedure in tapis loom weaving,
3. give its importance to an individual

Materials:
1. Loom-a machine for interlacing at right angles two or more sets of threads or
yarns to form a cloth.

2. Shuttle- a pointed tool that is use to weave cloth by pulling a thread from side
to side across other threads.
3. Bobbin case- A round object with flat ends and a tube in its center around
which thread or yarn is wound or rolled.

4. Reeds- a device on a loom resembling a comb and used to space warp yarns
evenly.

5. Harness- part of a loom which holds and controls the heddles

6. Beams- A wood or metal cylinder in a loom on which the warp is wound.

7. Threads- a long, thin piece of cotton, silk, etc., used for sewing.
a. Mercerized thread

b. Indofil thread-

8. Scissors- A device use by weaver to cut thread and finished product

9. Candles- Used by weaver to make thread smooth by rubbing it on the reeds.
10. Tape measure- to measure its length and width
Pre-test
Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is tapis?
a. a woven material b. plastic c. metal d. part of the house
2. When did this tapis originated?
a. Spanish Regime b. American regime c. Japanese Regime d. Chinese Regime
3. How is this tapis so important to the Cordillerans?
a. They use it to their newly born child.
b. They use it when they die.
c. They use it to wrap newly born child and when they’re died too.
d. They only use it as their attires for all occasions.
4. Which of the following is true?
a. Weaving tapis is one source of income to the cordillerans.
b. Weaving is same as cooking and baking.
c. Weaving cannot be done without a big capital.
d. It is impossible to weave tapis in the urban area.
5. All the following is true except one. What is this?
a. Weaving tapis is an optional work to all Cordillerans.
b. Weaving tapis can be done by children and adult females.
c. All Cordillerans know how to weave tapis.
d. Tapis is very important to all Cordillerans.

Procedures:
1. Prepare all the material needed and plan the color combination.
2. Start warping (putting thread on the warping stand).
3. Dressing- tie threads on the loom.
4. Beaming- done by two person one who holds the warped thread while the other
one at the opposite side do the rolling to form a rolled thread.
5. Shoot the rolled thread to the reeds until it is finish or depending on the planned
designed.
6. Start weaving by pushing the loom pedal to lift the harness while filling thread
using the bobbin case till it finish.
7. Cut the finish product and sew its edge by hand or sewing machine if available.
8. Packaging.
Post Test
I. Matching Type
Match the correct names of materials in column A from Column B
A B
1. a. Harness

2. b. Beams

3 c. Loom

4 d. Reeds

5 e. Bobbin case

6. f. indofil thread

7. g. mercerized thread

h. shuttle
8.
II. Choose the letter of the correct answer:
1. Wood or metal cylinder in a loom on which the warp is wound.
a. Harness b. beams c. loom
2. A part of a loom which holds and controls the heddles.
a. shuttle b. loom c.harness
3. A machine for interlacing at right angles two or more sets of threads or yarns to
form a cloth.
a.beams b.loom c. reeds
4. A pointed tool that is use to weave cloth by pulling a thread from side to side
across other threads.
a.shuttle b.beams c. harness
5. A round object with flat ends and a tube in its center around which thread or yarn
is wound or rolled.
a.bobbin case b. reeds c. loom
6. A device on a loom resembling a comb and used to space warp yarns evenly.
a.beams b. reeds c. bobbin case
7. Use by weaver to measure length and width of cloth
a.tape measure b. loom c. Harness
8. A long, thin piece of cotton, silk, etc., used for sewing.
a.reeds b. threads c. bobbin case
9. Used by weaver to make thread smooth by rubbing it on the reeds.
a. threads b. scissor c. candles
10. A device use by weaver to cut thread and finished product.

III. Arrange the steps in weaving tapis by writing 1-8 on the blank provided.
_________ Prepare all the material needed and plan the color combination.
_________ Dressing- tie threads on the loom.
_________ Start warping (putting thread on the warping stand).
_________ Packaging
_________ Cut the finish product and sew its edge by hand or sewing machine if
available.
_________ Start weaving by pushing the loom pedal to lift the harness while filling
thread using the bobbin case till it finish.
_________ Shoot the rolled thread to the reeds until it is finish or depending on the
planned designed.
_________ Beaming- done by two people one who holds the warped thread while the
other one at the opposite side do the rolling to form a rolled thread.

IV. Essay
1. What is tapis loom weaving
2. Is it necessary to learn tapis weaving? Support your answer.
3. Give at least three important of tapis weaving to us Filipinos especially to the
people of Northern Luzon.
References:
http://www.vigan.ph/arts-and-crafts/abel-weaving-vigan-traditional-crafts.html
CHN-INDUSTRY.COM
Stock freeimage.com
Meriam- Webster
Rosita Padsing and Buley Mara- Tapis weaver for 25 years