Bai Estelita Tumandan Bantilan (born Labnai Tumndan on October 17, 1940) is a Filipino textile weaver from the municipality of Malapatan, Sarangani. She is credited with creating "some of the biggest, most subtly beautiful mats to be seen anywhere in Southeast Asia."[1] She was given the National Living Treasure Award by the Philippines through the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in 2016.[1]
Bai Estelita Bantilan | |
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| Born | Labnai Tumndan (1940-10-17) October 17, 1940 (age 81) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Known for | Textile |
| Style | Blaan traditional weaving |
| Awards | National Living Treasure Award 2016 |
Bantilan opened a mat weaving center in Malapatan to preserve and promote the tradition of Blaan weaving.[2]
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