LASIWWAI T’NALAK PRODUCTION CENTER In partnership of Lake Sebu Indigenous Women’s Association Inc. & Ateneo De Davao University Contact Details: DWA Jenita Eko (63) 906-683-2307 DTI South Cotabato: Flora P. Gabunales P.D. (63) 83-228-2659 BOT: Jelly Escarlote
T’nalak History: The T’nalak is a tradiational cloth woven made by the Tboli women of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato, Philippines. The art behind this work is the representation of birth, life and union in marriage. T’nalak is a sacred tradition that gave identity for their uniqueness as an indigenous tribe.
Programs: Women Empowerment via T’nalak Social Enterprise
Lasiwwai Vision: The Lasiwwai Learning Institute Inc. envisions – carrying on the dreams and aspirations of the indigenous people, dedicated to develop and realize the potentials of every Tboli child through holistic education inculcating cultural integrity, leadership and service for sustainable development.
Food Secutiry via Organic Farming
Lasiwwai Mission: To attain the vision, the Lasiwwai Learning Institute Inc. is committed to continued updated quality of instruction thru teacher development program, streghtening sectoral linkages weaving diverse culture among students geared toward developing competent, responsible and productive IP individuals.
Water Resource Conservation & Management
Lasiwwai Goal: To train an IP child in a way he/she should go so that when she/he is old, he will not depart from it.
WHISTLE
Materials use: bamboo
T'BOLI ACCESSORIES
Made by: Fathers
(Necklace, Bracelet, Anklet & Keychain)
MEN AND WOMAN’S WALLET
Price: 25 pesos
Price: 15.00 – 750.00
Material used: beads, horse hair, brass, bronze
BELLS (bagting)
Made by: Mothers
Price: 100.00
Price: 350.00(small)
Materials used: T’nalak fabrics, (Fabric used for the wallet is made from abaca.)
650.00 (medium)
Made by: Mothers/Women
750.00(large) Made by: mothers and fathers
Material used: (molding) wax, honey, candle, soil, bronze.
COWRY SHELL
fabrics. Bought in Cebu)
COIN PURSE
Price: 200.00 (large)
Price: 65.00 (large), 35.00 (medium) & 25.00 (small) Materials used: T’nalak fabrics, (Fabric used for the wallet is made from abaca.) Made by: Mothers/Women
(Used for shinning
150.00 (small
History: t’nalak will not be complete without the cowry shell. After the t’nalak was made, the last step is polishing it with cowry shell.