Physics:Binakael
Binakael (binakel, binakol, binakul[1]) (transliterated, "to do a sphere") is a type of weaving pattern traditional in the Philippines. Patterns consisting entirely of straight lines are woven so as to create the illusion of curves and volumes.[2] A sense of motion is also sought.[3] Designs are geometric, but often representational. The techniques create illusionistic designs similar to op art patterns and were popular by the late 19th century,[4] when the United States colonized the Philippines and American museums collected many traditional Philippine textiles.
Binakael patterns may use a two-block rep weave, making them double-sided, but with colour reversal.[5]
In culture
Mara Coson's novel "Aliasing" was inspired by binakael weave.[6]
Cebu Pacific introduced its QR Flight codes pattered after traditional weaving of nature-inspired design of Ilocos Norte's Binakol to promote local tourism.[7]
The binakael weave is also featured on the official branding of the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup 2025 which will be held in the Philippines.[8]
See also
- Inabel
- Op art
- T'nalak
References
- ↑ Celdran, Bea; Segovia, Patrick (20 October 2017). "So you think you know your local weaves?". https://nolisoli.ph/26741/philippine-weaves-habi/.
- ↑ Gonzalez, Michael. "Text to Textile". http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/text-to-textile.
- ↑ "Binakol: Craft". http://whitechampa.com/craft/binakol/.
- ↑ Art of the Loom: Weaving the Story That Is the Binakul, Exhibit, Yuchengco Museum from December 9, 2013 to January 25, 2014.
- ↑ Johnson, Kathleen Forance; Tsai, Yushan. "A Weaver Looks at Tinguian Blankets". Textile Society of America Newsletter 23 (Fall 2011). https://textilesocietyofamerica.org/news/newsletters.
- ↑ Jaucian, Don (May 15, 2019). "Mara Coson's debut novel talks about 'history' through Dolphy, Macabebe Marie, and the Ibong Adarna". CNN. https://cnnphilippines.com/life/culture/literature/2019/5/15/mara-coson-aliasing-interview.html.
- ↑ "Local airline's new QR flight codes promote traditional weaves". The Manila Times. January 11, 2025. https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/01/11/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/local-airlines-new-qr-flight-codes-promote-traditional-weaves/2037009. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ↑ "Dynamic brand unveiled for first FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup". 18 March 2025. https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/womens/futsalwomensworldcup/philippines-2025/articles/brand-launch-master-speed.
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