Karagumoy Twist

These bay'ongs with single handle is our own take of the local bay'ong. The common bay'ongs are done differently.

Weaving by my sis-in-law. I did the design  twist.
Bracelet was also done by us in karagumoy and bacbac (abaca dried stem).

Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines

Bulusan Weave Diversity (2)

Photo Gallery of Bulusan Weave Diversity (1)

Happy leafweaver

Catching up with the latest news from friends while weaving the karagumoy hat, Hilda of Sitio Tawog kept her cell phone beside her, earphones plugged on her ears on a permanent mode. (Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines)

Karagumoy the Mighty Pandan

Pandanus simplex simply known as karagumoy in Bicol areas is a species that is tested by time and utility. From the common and classic bay-ong to the  farmer's humble karagumoy hat the species rules.