- Source: Barbara Ofong
Barbara Kibed Ofong (born May 16, 1956) is a Filipino master textile weaver who specialize in T'nalak.
Background
Ofong is a Tboli woman from Lake Sebu, South Cotabato and is known for the traditional abaca weaving art of T'nalak.
Ofong created at least 90 patterns purportedly through the influence of the spirit of abaca, Fu Dalu via dreams.
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts conferred Ofong the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan award in December 2023. She is the second T'nalak weaver to receive the recognition after Lang Dulay
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Barbara Ofong
- Lang Dulay
- Uwang Ahadas
- National Living Treasures Award (Philippines)
- Federico Caballero
- Alonzo Saclag
- Samaon Sulaiman
- Ginaw Bilog
- Bundos Fara
- Adelita Bagcal
