siniluan
striped colorful cloth made by Yakans
Usage Note
Siniluan is a traditional woven textile of the Yakan people of Basilan in the southern Philippines, known for its intricate geometric patterns and vivid multicolored stripes. It is used for ceremonial garments and is recognized as a cultural heritage craft.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng siniluan. "
Natural Translation
I bought a siniluan cloth.
Literal Translation
Bought I of siniluan.
" Makulay ang siniluan mula sa mga Yakan. "
Natural Translation
The striped colorful cloth made by Yakans is colorful.
Literal Translation
Colorful the striped colorful cloth made by Yakans.
" Ipinamana sa kanya ng kaniyang lola ang sinaunang siniluan na hinabi raw bago pa siya ipinanganak. "
Natural Translation
His grandmother passed down to him the old siniluan cloth that was supposedly woven even before he was born.
Literal Translation
Was-passed-down to him by his grandmother the ancient siniluan that was-woven supposedly before yet he was-born.
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