BADJAO WOMEN AND THEIR LIFE IN TAWI-TAWI (Beautiful Banig Weaving)

When you think of "Badjao" what comes to mind? Here in Tawi-Tawi I found out something fascinating about women here in a Badjao community along the coast of Bongao Island. They are incredible at weaving!
In this video, you will see me visit a local Badjao community and spend time with some of the local women in their home. Through weaving, they create these incredible banig designs... If you didn't know, a banig is a hand woven mat that can be used for a variety of purposes. I actually received a banig as a gift two years ago from friends who call Tawi-Tawi home! And on this day, I got to experience how they were made...
By the hands of beautiful local Badjao women who live over the ocean.
This banig weaving is incredible, this Badjao community was so friendly, and I am just so happy to have had the chance to experience this side of life here in Tawi-Tawi.
These are my favourite banig in the Philippines, and I am so appreciative of these Badjao women for taking the time to talk with me.
Power On!
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[@TheDARKSOULm8]

Tawi tawi and the rest of Mindanao are one of the Jewels of the Philippines they have an amazing people and attractions. Thank you BecomingFilipino for showing us the hidden Jems of Mindanao

[@judithbriones3626]

really true

[@ryzalboyz9511]

Th Entire Sulu Archipelago is the Jewels of the Philippines

[@zenosama9989]

yup they have amazing NPAs and rebels

[@tarukmakto7283]

Thank you for showing our peaceful and beautiful province to the world kulas! i appreciate all your work and attitude!

[@mitchventure20]

Ang ganda ng colorful na banig gusto ko yan! Thank you for showing us around Mindanao.

[@ferdieongchangco4982]

“Banig” are beautiful and so cool to sleep on. Amazing ladies !

[@escobarph]

thanks for visiting my mom's hometown Kulas,watching here from Arizona,USA..proud OFW

[@lurdz22]

I agree. You should not haggle when you buy directly from the source. I have that mantra ever since someone pointed out to me that in big malls, you simply cannot haggle. And that's a big corporation. So we should also support our local producers like that. So whenever I can, I try to buy directly from small farmers/fishermen in our town. And whatever price they say I always stick to it. 😊

[@leonngg232]

lurdz22 god bless u kabayan.

[@chillippines7406]

This is nice ducumentery about badjao life so interesting and incredible weavers

[@zarinaosman5752]

Sharigaj

[@JojieCerteza]

"When you think of "Badjao" what comes to mind?" - Gypsies of the seas. They are a group of people not exclusive to Philippines but also in other parts I think from Indonesia, Malaysia as well. But of the same ancestry.That's what comes in mind.

[@petebeltran6899]

I was there some 40 years ago during the Martial Law. We did a documentary film about the Bajaos in Sitangkai and Simunul Islands. I would like to go back and do another documentary about the lives of the Sea people or the Badjaos. BTW those banigs looks beautiful and well done.

[@marisss22]

Hi Pete I'm interested to visit there also. My father is a Philippine marines having his service there during that time.

[@solarishimom4889]

That banig i never saw in the city in the present , that's cool.and comfortable. Thanks for visiting my country ... welcome again..

[@sercraven]

We have this type of Banig in our 🏡 and still using it until now ,very comfy and nice to use especially during summer . Can't imagine the hardwork just to finish 1 Banig.. Thank you for sharing this kulas. #super Apir#

[@floridaaguada4216]

So beautiful their weaving,we call it banig we use it during summer.Thanks Kylle for featuring😊

[@arvcathagcaoili7820]

Those mats are work of art and made with love. Absolutely beautiful !

[@FDecoranChannel]

I watched most of your videos and never commented but "this one" is the most inspiring among the hundreds of videos you did. This has to be the best as it shows how inspired and happy you are in the film.

[@ailanelumaras4180]

Thank you so much KULAS for vloging and appreciating HOW BEAUTIFUL IN THE PHILIPPINES..not all filipinos goes to tawi tawi like me..at ikaw lng ang unang foreigner na nkapag vlog sa lugar na yan.thank you so much.hoping you make more vlogs fir us..INGAT AMPING PERMI..👏❣

[@royfranco775]

True. The only foreigner I know who actually immersed in Tawi-tawi.

[@nikkigarcia6493]

The Filipino weavers from Luzon to Mindanao... RESPECT ❤❤❤

[@samundoko]

We missed the weavers when we were there. 😔 I wanted so badly to buy some of those lovely and colorful mats (banigs). Wadz is one of the best guides in Tawi Tawi - highly recommend this guy. 👍🏻

[@RolandBoyer_]

Kulas, your videos inspired me to have the courage to vlog my journey to the Philippines and meet my girlfriend! Power on bro!

[@marcozombie6713]

Rock on man 👌

[@mediviclozada4027]

Subscriber approved..customized mats

[@saidaibrahim6400]

Roland Boyer hahaha no need too find .im here for u 💘💘💘

[@kristofflopez8493]

welcome to the Philippines specially in our beautiful, facinating,amazing,legendary,island of mindanao..

[@emmacreeger7556]

Kulas thats beautiful , I was thinking that it would be great to put that small banig on a frame.

[@aldwinselfish1126]

What a wonderful ladies!! 😍👏❤️

[@mikeutal6168]

BecomingFilipino kulas...they so very hapi when u say that there banig "baloy" was the very unique and beautiful...that words man is very inspirational to them...thank you bro...😍😍😍

[@caligreen233]

I hope this art of weaving beautiful mats is passed on to the younger generation so the tradition will continue.

[@BecomingFilipino]

I hope so too.

[@NoelInspires]

You just did an awesome job bro. featuring our Badjao brothers and sisters made their skills known throughout the world. I missed sleeping in Banig. Mao ni among higdaanan since ko natawo until nagcollege.

[@razzjamang1870]

Morning kyle n the rest of the gang...wow just wow! Notifs here....😊😍

[@menblack3303]

watching here from istambul my tears drop becos that tawi tawi is my hometown my ancestor land that baloy o banig is my culture last visited 2005 .. bata sitangkai here ..

[@redshawn4035]

Kulas is on a roll..churning up uploads everyday...power on.

[@BecomingFilipino]

Just sharing all the beautiful experiences I feel have purpose :)

[@redshawn4035]

BecomingFilipino..and because of that you're openning the eyes of not only those of the foreigners but also to the filipinos the "hidden" beauty of our country..thank you for that....though you havent overcome the dreaded "ng" debacle..hahaha..someday maybe..amping mo tanan.

[@projektSoulXpat]

I am from Basilan but I have never been to Tawi-Tawi. salamat Kulas!

[@kasanitacuruvakatolu5052]

I have one given to me as a gift by my dear Aliah and I am so amazed at the way the three ladies have done the piece of craft ... GOD GIVEN TALENT AND OUT OF LOVE...Thank you ....Salamat

[@aliahlim4009]

You are most welcome❤️🙏

[@nurhaidahaliddin1039]

Thanks for promoting our province, Tawi-Tawi .

[@maryann9846]

I miss those banig those are the one we used to use when we were little but now why are not in the public market anymore. Those are much better than tha plastic banig .

[@judithbriones3626]

tinuod gyud ..mas maayo ang banig dili plastic

[@ogief.2185]

Kulas, you work so hard to educate your viewers (Filipino and foreign) about the different cultures in the Philippines. I truly admire and appreciate your work.

[@rezmila.ethnicity3488]

I was there 3 years ago for a week and just would like to say I’m so glad that you seems enjoying over there Kulas, and also I would like to add some a little info in regards to the that weaving mat they are absolutely incredible but actually its originally the tausog tribe WHO is the original weavers of it, they discovered about the* pandan * plants that they can weave into so many different things like a the MAT and also the food cover or they called it TUTUP and also some are making baskets or hat out of it and so many more other things, and also as far as I know way, way back decades or so ago the badjao tribe only live at the sea they never come to live on land I’m not sure why but that’s how they live before, they just make a floating house on the sea so they have no idea what is life like on land, only just very recent century that they mixed up with the different tribes live on land and they even sending their children to school to learn and mixed with the main community which is a positive thing to me.

[@loriechilson925]

Watching you interviewing the three ladies reminds me of a story about my great grandmother's creativity of Banig weaving. Based from stories, my great grandmother was good in designs and then put the design to banig making. She learned the skill by just watching people weaved. According to story especially in the Barrio, when planting or harvesting season is over there's not much to do so, young girls hang out and start doing something with their hands and Banig weaving became their free time activity. I hope these three ladies will pass their skills to young girls so the tradition will continue. The designs in the banig are intricately done. The way they put the designs and color coordination are eye catching. I am truly impressed! I hope your visit in Tawi-Tawi will attract local and foreign tourists to see for themselves that Tawi-Tawi is a safe place to spend a night or two. It's really nice that you are incorporating variety of stories to your videos - Looking at the video, it looked as though everyone is engage in something else - busy and you captured it perfectly - well done!

[@gabrielvicente780]

wow Kulas, those are beautiful works of art. We thanks you for visiting this small community to showcase their way of life. A simple way of living, but very happy the way it is to make extra money to keep the tradition of weavers going. God bless and be safe where ever you go.

[@honeygam796]

Good morning,, good vibes spreading,, this video made my day.. And I remember my mother in law who thought me how to make a banig, but unfortunately its not my thing tho,,, but I really appreciated😍

[@alraschidmawani8180]

Watching your vlog featuring talented bajao weaving "Tepo" makes me cry a little bit. Because i remember my great grand mother. I grew up watching her weaving "Tepo" every day. Thank you for your support and featuring bajao community.

[@freakyflow]

Being Canadian Native I have such a connection to Philippines and the people And culture I was amazed my first time there It really is a pearl of Asia

[@mcdanielalonzo7518]

How to order personalized banigs like tagaligtas one.

[@evangelinalaron9226]

mcdaniel alonzo go to Facebook/layag tawi tawi

[@elsacm6361]

Those are awesome designs! Amazing! I want one or two!

[@milfordsound2540]

I like that banig.hope we can buy it online.i love to learn weaving those banig.hope new generation will contenue this artistic thing.

[@dollyborromeo1652]

Awesome n beautiful footage of such artistic lolas . From their perseverance, patience, skillful hands Tawi Tawi craftsmanship should be given recognition around the world. Thank you Kula's and his kind Muslim friend in bringing us the true peaceful Southern part of our Muslim brothers and sisters who are living in an isolated Mindanao towns. The farthest Southern mindaneons places should be given modernization infrastructures n better transportations. Their floormat are sooooo beautiful. Buy 4 for my sister in Vancouver, my sister-in-laws, n for my aunt. Thank you Kulas introducing this info.👍 😊 smiling👍

[@towny33m]

thanks kulas...time & again, this showcases the beauty of our country - 7,100 islands, different dialects, diverse culture, unique traditions, all under 1 great flag!!!

[@khadijahadjula3704]

Wow...buti kpa Kulas nakarating kna jan...bait mo nmn.You knw how to deal with..You are amazing person👍

[@ibapa888]

Great video Kulas. Awesome to see those fruit bat's and banigs. Power on!

[@socorrocarcasona4567]

Gorgeous design amazing, its soooo beautiful

[@julivieebajay2783]

Kulas @becomingfilipino your so great guy to show us what our country looks like. Tawi tawi is good to look forward to visit. I like the banig, the artwork to our co Filipinos that is amazing to have that banig in our house.

[@gibo588]

I am first to comment? Keep it coming. My most favourite series!

[@BongiePilapilMacas]

Amazing work of art!

[@lodemerisback]

Kulas visiting remote islands in Philippines. Wow

[@emmsphp6641]

Thank you Kulas for showing Mindanao one of Philippines Jewel👍

[@robadventure8007]

Wow! You can be in a documentary tv and simply vlogging! Great job Kulas!👍👌🇵🇭🇧🇭🙏

[@JABM-AU]

Our neighbour who is from the Philippines has a couple of these banig but used it as an art and framed them. Looks beautiful!

[@BecomingFilipino]

They are incredible! Definitely worthy of art!

[@gemmaestremos1895]

My grand mother making banig beforr..its so cool .. Thank you kyle to visit tawi tawi God bless

[@josepalad8762]

This is a great and very informative and amazing documentary. I come to appreciate the people of Tawi-Tawi especially the Badjao people. Kudos to you BecomingFilipino. thanks for your love and our people in Tawi-tawi.

[@hjmotoventure1789]

great! support local artist and weavers! Padayon!

[@seleiandvingotv3923]

I LIKE THIS DOCUMENTARY... Thank you for sharing this. Filipino here

[@japonnahilaw5860]

Thanx for showing Filipino arts and crafts.. its good and helpful .. you showcase Filipino livelihood and gives OFW s good reasons to buy and donate.

[@pangetcako7954]

Ma miss mo din ang tawi tawi. Stayed there for almost 2yrs. Lot if memories in my highschool days. Clear white sand beaches.sige ang pangihas namo diha kay daghan sulod ila dagat. Isda nila kay mga imported og nawong pero barato lang. Akyatin ang 3 mgkatabing bundok na madaming unggoy. Mangahoy sa bukid, Bongao tawi2x.

[@janschezant4747]

I want like 20pcs of it. Its like a labor of love, its pretty great wall cover instead of paints and wall papers. Who agree?

[@mangtomas9604]

This is inspiring Kulas. Bless your heart 🙏

[@Rebeca.Geary4]

Kulas the water is so clear, i like the banig so beautiful, thanks for sharing..

[@oceane_chin]

This vid reminds me of my great grandmother. I used to watch her weave tepos when I was little and listening to the elderly speak sama bangigi takes me back to my childhood days.

[@abdelscheherazade2833]

Kuya lukas, You're there in my home town.. have a nice day.

[@etnadayasiv5449]

Banig.... napakasarap matulog lalo na sa tabi ng palayan o tabing dagat ang bahay mo...

[@arvincore4452]

you can see the genuine happiness in the three legendary ladies.

[@oyierem]

11:23 TAGALIGTAS is tagalog word means "SAVIOR"

[@ainiepangilan5476]

Mat weavers will always have a soft spot in my heart. 💜 Thanks again, Kulas.

[@kritiksecarajujur3068]

budjang ka ba lu? Hap danda rung kaa lu haha

[@lagoyo.1lagoyo.274]

@@kritiksecarajujur3068 hahaha...bajau ma inggah kaa lu tuan

[@lagoyo.1lagoyo.274]

Sinama kaa lu ai ardn?

[@kritiksecarajujur3068]

@@lagoyo.1lagoyo.274 bajau min sabah tuan.. Kaemboaan ku asal na min south ubian

[@ainiepangilan5476]

Tausug

[@Thepurnamamedia]

Saya suka.melihat corak anyaman Kraftangan mereka. Mereka juga kelihatan ceria, kalau ada rezeki pasti saya akan ke pulau Tawi-Tawi. Insya Allah.

[@wendys3514]

I haven’t slept in Banig for more than 4 decades...but that was a beautiful and colorful banig I have seen! Would love to support the Badjao ladies for their wonderful work of art! 👍🥰

[@lynnalynnado7732]

I miss banig so much..these video made my day..amping kulas & the crew......

[@hermierightlagsa2579]

Kulas I remember that balut island paradise is the background music.. Where is that video? I cannot find it.. I like that video

[@dickbarker542]

Very simple life and hard work for living but still happy filipina from Sydney power on Kyle

[@laniandfamilyvlogs7037]

Hi kulas.. buti pa siya nakakarating na diyan.. thanks sharing Kulas

[@Dal1ah.w]

Wow ganda ng salita nila.......im so proud of u kulas to saw this kind of community.....

[@freddieumayam567]

I am a pilipino its been my wish to visit that beautiful islqnd with the tradition and culture in that part of the philippines, thank you becoming pinoy

[@arcelipollert2561]

My mother use tikog plants, I donk know if they know also tikog and buli.

[@brianbaxter3913]

Wow that is incredible. Can't even imagine the hours that go into making a small one never mind a big one. So nice to see people keeping traditional items and crafts. So many strands of fabric they are using I would be so confused and have the colours all mixed up haha.

[@doroteasialmo6459]

Nice uy,thankyou kulas💙

[@aliciaali2750]

I absolutely loving it so awesome.thank u bai kulas showing around Philippines.I love Tawi 2x! God bless u n ur co`y.stay safe，away from the bats，snakes n animals where the n.coronavirus from.Tekker!👍✌

[@nelsonlomod9601]

Those are nice and unique because they are double weave, meaning they are woven to have the the design only on one side. They should be thick and comfortable.

[@BecomingFilipino]

It is an incredible design concept

[@ginastokes7579]

Those are beautiful and colorful Banig!

[@BecomingFilipino]

Everything about these ladies was beautiful,

[@bennytale2486]

I would love to order some of those placemats with my wife's name on it, but how..I am going to visit Bukidnon my home this year..where should I place the order kulas..

[@Dal1ah.w]

Wow ganda ng mga baneg nila sana marami ang bumili s knila

[@DogMumof3]

Beautiful banig. I grow up using banig. Amazing people with great talents

[@bibiadzmin3218]

Thanks you for visiting tawi tawi

[@j.g.p2550]

Maayu kaayu sila mu buhat ug banig. Godbless

[@rossysalac8070]

Pride Badjao Ladies Banig Master piece.like it so much💜Bring it On👍

[@lanzbalofinos3317]

go loco w/ the local......kyle & the gang put a nail on this video support local always

[@cherrylynestomata]

Your team should be given award by Dept of Tourism! You've promoted Tawi Tawi very well. Thank you, Kulas. ❤️

[@familyhayyan300]

My dad n mom from ubian tandubas... Miss u filipina.....

[@SukeriOfficialTv]

Im badjao from malaysia.. local malaysia..badjao ubian... Murah2an kita kamemon kinalasaan e tuhan

[@arlendelarosa1946]

The story about tawi tawi they are far from the government before but now the PRRD love theme so much

[@frediejovellano8666]

God be always bless all of innocent Bajao!!

[@yamsams9210]

Woww im happy to see you manang this is my neighbor of sanga2x bongao tawi2x...

[@0PTIC5]

Whoa! Another video so soon! You weren't kidding when you said there were "many to come this week!"

[@BecomingFilipino]

I am back at home now in Cagayan de Oro. Editing non stop. It was amazing being in Tawi-Tawi. I decided not to edit at all there... just experience and reflect. So now the videos are coming out fast :)

[@graxahmlopez2782]

Your one of a kind kulas...kabootan ba nmu... xoxo 😘

[@lyndrasangabriel8948]

Sana maturuan nila ung mga younger generations para Ipagpatuloy ung sinimulan nila.

[@BarriotticisAround]

Oh my this lady isn't she gracious. Kulas you've really shown us the Philippines. The place I would like to see you visit is Sitangkai. A dream place I would like to visit but I am too scared to go there. You are indeed a blessing because by you showcasing us the country we feel as if we are there with you. Great work Kulas. Thank you so much. My whole family watches your video everynight.. God bless you...Keep safe always.. Greetings from Germany...:)

[@teddedios991]

Nice townsfolk weaving banig and hat, my mother also used to weave banig and hat they are from Laguna

[@marietalabo6809]

Hi Kulas! I’m so happy you’re sharing these blogs of yours from Tawi Tawi. Very interesting!!! Beautifully made banigs 😍 I wanna buy one. Can I order them from you through them please?

[@CoachAnjo]

napakaganda ng kuha nh drone mo idol.