WHO IS AMBALANG?

In today's globalized world, where traditional practices are threatened, the art of Yakan weaving serves as a symbol of the community's cultural legacy.

Ambalang Ausalin is a Yakan textile weaver awarded with National Living Treasures Award, or known as the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan She was renowned for her skills in making the trademark of the Yakan weaving technique designs called inalu’an and seputangan Apuh Ambalang Ausalin, had a deep connection with nature, spirit ancestors, and the Creator She believed that to create beautiful Yakan textiles, she needed to be in harmony with these elements and express this harmony through her tools, such as the thread and loom Apuh Ambalang shared her artistry with her family and other weavers, helping to strengthen the Yakan community's identity and preserve their heritage