Panagabel - stock photo

Panagabel or loom weaving is one the oldest industries that Ilocanos have acquired from their ancestors.Until now it is still very much practiced in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan, Isabela and Cordillera.With the use of wooden tilars, bamboo sticks and native threads/yarns Ilocanos patiently weaves. It requires high eye and hand dexterity to finish a good classic design of Abel. It takes a week to complete a full bed cover.Abel cloth is one of most products that tourists buy for their souvenirs as blankets, bed linens, camisa-chino, hand towels, place mats, table napkins, runners and now the use of Abel has evolved these includes bags, bath towels and robes, coin purse, mobile phone case and even glamour fashion clothing.