{"product_id":"vintage-itneg-tinguian-pinilian-figural-blanket-abra-northern-luzon-philippines","title":"Vintage Itneg \/ Tinguian Pinilian Figural Blanket – Abra, Northern Luzon, Philippines","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHandmade vintage \u003cstrong\u003eItneg (Tinguian) pinilian-type figural blanket\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eAbra region of Northern Luzon, Philippines\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring an unusually extensive anthropomorphic design worked against a brilliant red ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e57 × 74 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, the textile is decorated with numerous stylized human figures arranged in horizontal registers. Larger linked figures form prominent upper and lower borders, while the center is dominated by a remarkable \u003cstrong\u003esingle anthropomorphic figure enclosed within a large diamond-shaped reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dark serrated borders frame the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe decoration is structurally worked into the textile rather than printed, employing the supplementary patterning\/brocading techniques associated with traditional northern Luzon pinilian weaving. The reverse clearly reveals the construction of the figural motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEspecially interesting is the contrasting yellow\/tan yarn running horizontally through the center. Comparable documented Itneg pinilian blankets employ contrasting yellow embroidery or stitching to join separately woven sections, making this an important construction feature rather than simply decorative coloration or an obvious later repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eItneg textiles are particularly admired for their complex supplementary-weft designs incorporating human figures, animals and geometric imagery, with some traditional blankets serving important ceremonial as well as utilitarian functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOrigin: Abra \/ Northern Luzon, Philippines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCulture: Itneg (Tinguian), attributed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eType: Pinilian-type figural blanket \/ textile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDate: Probably early-to-mid 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions: Approximately 57 × 74 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnique: Handwoven ground with supplementary figural patterning and contrasting panel joinery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaterials: Fiber not laboratory tested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesign: Anthropomorphic figures, central figure within diamond, linked-figure borders and serrated geometric borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVintage condition with age-related wear, irregularities, scattered surface wear and evidence of traditional construction\/use. Please examine photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn unusually graphic and visually compelling example of Philippine Cordillera textile art, distinguished by its large scale, extensive anthropomorphic imagery and central figural medallion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50521365774434,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0978\/5442\/files\/17899293428325002236371647144714.jpg?v=1790088824","url":"https:\/\/rothschildcollection.com\/products\/vintage-itneg-tinguian-pinilian-figural-blanket-abra-northern-luzon-philippines","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}