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Ambalang Ausalin
Born(1943-03-04)March 4, 1943
DiedFebruary 18, 2022(2022-02-18) (aged 78)
Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Known forTextile
StyleSinaluan and sputangan Yakan traditional weaving
AwardsNational Living Treasure Award
2016

Ambalang Ausalin (March 4, 1943 – February 18, 2022) was a Filipino master weaver from the city of Lamitan, Basilan.[1]

Biography

Ambalang was renowned for her mastery of the crafts of sinaluan and sputangan, two of the most intricately designed textiles of the indigenous Yakan community.[2] She learned weaving through her mother, who was previously reputed to be the best weaver in Basilan and first practiced the craft by using coconut strips.[3]

Ausalin was given the National Living Treasure Award by the Philippines through the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in 2016.[1] She died at her home in Parangbasak, Lamitan, on February 18, 2022, at the age of 78.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 Pasilan, Earl Francis C. "National Living Treasures: Ambalang Ausalin". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Archived from the original on February 25, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Malacanang recognizes Mindanawon women weavers as Manlilikha ng Bayan". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. October 24, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  3. ↑ "2 national living treasures featured in ARMM villages' expo". Philippine News Agency. July 4, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Manlilikha ng Bayan Ambalang Ausalin passes away at 78". ABS-CBN News. February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Manlilikha ng Bayan Ambalang Ausalin dies". Rappler. February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
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