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Samporonia Pagsac Madanlo (born March 1, 1950) is a Filipino artisan known for the dagmay weaving.

Background

Madanlo is from Caraga, Davao Oriental. She is known for weaving dagmay which is created from abacá fibers using the backstrap loom and its design made from ikat technique.

She is also an embroiderer, beadworker, basket maker, as well as a dancer and a healer.

Dagmay is associated with Mandaya mythology, particularly in the story involving Tagamaling, a deity. She first learned to weave at ten years old.

Award

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts conferred Madanlo the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan award in December 2023.

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References

1. "Pagbati sa Ika-74 na Kaarawan ni Manlilikha ng Bayan Samporonia Madanlo!" [Greeting for the 74th birthday of National Living Treasure Samporonia Madanlo]. Instagram (in Filipino). National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
2. Manipon, Roel Hoang (January 1, 2024). "Hail the newly declared National Living Treasures". Daily Tribune Lifestyle. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
3. "9 'Manlilikha ng Bayan' named". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 22, 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2024.

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