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Barbara Ofong

Barbara Ofong
Born (1956-05-16) May 16, 1956 (age 68)
NationalityFilipino
Known forTextile
StyleT'nalak
AwardsNational Living Treasure Award
2023

Barbara Kibed Ofong (born May 16, 1956[1]) is a Filipino master textile weaver who specialize in T'nalak.

Background

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Ofong is a Tboli woman from Lake Sebu, South Cotabato and is known for the traditional abaca weaving art of T'nalak.[2] Ofong created at least 90 patterns purportedly through the influence of the spirit of abaca, Fu Dalu via dreams.[3]

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts conferred Ofong the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan award in December 2023.[4] She is the second T'nalak weaver to receive the recognition after Lang Dulay[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Pagbati sa Ika-68 na Kaarawan ni Manlilikha ng Bayan Barbara Ofong!" [Greeting for the 68th birthday of National Living Treasure Barbara Ofong]. Instagram (in Filipino). National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Manipon, Roel Hoang (January 1, 2024). "Hail the newly declared National Living Treasures". Daily Tribune Lifestyle. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  3. ^ Florendo, Margie Moran (March 17, 2024). "Proudly T'boli, proudly Filipino". Philstar Life. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "9 'Manlilikha ng Bayan' named". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 22, 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2024.