tinalak
tinalák with stress marks
sacred Tiboli abaca cloth
Usage Note
Tinalak is a handwoven abaca cloth produced by the T'boli people of South Cotabato, Mindanao. The intricate geometric designs are said to come to the weavers in dreams, and the craft is considered sacred. Tinalak has gained international recognition as a heritage textile and is used in fashion, home decor, and ceremonial items.
Examples
" Maganda ang kulay ng tinalak. "
Natural Translation
The color of the tinalak is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the color of tinalak.
" Bumili siya ng damit na tinalak. "
Natural Translation
He/She bought a tinalak cloth.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of clothes that tinalak.
" Sinasabing nagmumula sa panaginip ng mga manghahabi ang masalimuot na disenyo ng tinalak na itinuturing na sagradong tela ng mga T'boli. "
Natural Translation
It is said that the intricate designs of the tinalak, regarded as the sacred cloth of the T'boli, come from the dreams of the weavers.
Literal Translation
Said-that coming from dream of the weavers the intricate design of tinalak that regarded as sacred cloth of the T'boli.
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