PIS SYABIT
Traditional accessories and textile associated with the Tausug people, an ethnic group in the southern Philippines, particularly in the Sulu Archipelago. The Tausug culture is known for its rich traditions and distinct textile artistry, and the "Pis Syabit" is an integral part of this cultural heritage.
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Materials Used In Making Pis Syabit
· Handmade
· Materials: Cotton, toug, piss syabit
· Gift wrapping
The elegant pis syabit rectangular fabric (190 cm x 50 cm) with glitter threads is carefully hand loomed by Darhata Sawabi. The textile is traditionally worn by Tausug men as a headcloth (pis), and the design is distinguished by the geometric (siyabit) pattern it features. The cloth surface of the pis siyabit is characterized by diamond shapes, diagonal crosses, and zigzag motifs inside small squares and rectangles. The predominant colors used are pink, orange, and maroon shades, sometimes with a touch of white or green. Every design is unique. This textile can be worn as a scarf, a shawl, or sewn into a dress. You may find small imperfections in the fabric that are quite lovely to the right eye. These flaws are what make the handwoven textiles authentic.
A traditional clothing worn as a head covering by the people in Tausug Sulu. It is made out of cotton or silk usually wove at the Tausug’s houses where the most recognized pis syabit weavers are from Barangay Guimba Lagasan in the town of Parang.
Process of Making Pis Syabit
Darhata Sawabi carefully chooses the best fabric, typically silk. Once the materials are selected, the next step involves designing the intricate patterns on the fabric. Darhata Sawabi uses his high level of comprehension to understand the significance of each pattern and its cultural importance. He skillfully draws these patterns on the silk fabric, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. The embroidery process can be time-consuming (usually it takes 3 days for warp alone) It is a mechanical task.