Way of Life

Pis syabit is a traditional form of cloth-based textile art from the Tausūg people. This tapestry has been practiced for centuries, and the GAMABA award given to Darhata Sawabi helps spread this part of Southern Mindanaoan culture.

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Know more about the Tausūg way of life

Weaving in Sulu

Understand this province's cherished culture of clothing as both a necessity and an art.

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Pis Syabit

What is pis syabit? Why is it so important to the islanders of the Bangsamoro region?

Sa Tagalog

Alamin sa wika ng ating rehiyong pangkapitolyo ang hirap at dedikasyon ng mga manlilikha ng telang pis syabit.

Materials for Pis Syabit

Be at heart with this fine tradition as we discuss how pis syabit tapestry is made.

References

External content from this page has been gathered from select sources.

Agence France-Presse (Jun 27, 2017) via BBC. "Philippines to make enthusiastic singing of national anthem mandatory."
PisoFare.co (Jul 11, 2019). "Sulu Travel Guide."