Yakan weaving
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Yakan weaving is a vibrant, intricate textile art of the Yakan people of Basilan in the southern Philippines, renowned for its bold geometric patterns and rich cultural symbolism.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Mindanao weaving traditions | 1 |
| Yakan weaving canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T19003956 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Yakan weaving Context triple: [Basilan, traditionalCraft, Yakan weaving]
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T’nalak weaving
T’nalak weaving is a traditional sacred textile art of the Tboli people of the Philippines, characterized by intricate abaca fiber patterns inspired by dreams and used in important rituals and social exchanges.
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Iban beadwork
Iban beadwork is a traditional decorative art of the Iban people of Borneo, characterized by intricate patterns and vibrant glass beads used to adorn clothing, accessories, and ritual objects.
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C.
Atayal traditional weaving
Atayal traditional weaving is an indigenous Taiwanese textile art known for its intricate geometric patterns, symbolic motifs, and deep cultural significance in expressing identity, history, and social status.
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D.
Weaving
Weaving is a surname most notably associated with Australian actor Hugo Weaving, known for his roles in major film franchises such as The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings.
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E.
Hawaiian featherwork
Hawaiian featherwork is a traditional Native Hawaiian art form that uses colorful feathers to create elaborate garments, regalia, and ceremonial objects symbolizing status, spirituality, and cultural identity.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Yakan weaving Target entity description: Yakan weaving is a vibrant, intricate textile art of the Yakan people of Basilan in the southern Philippines, renowned for its bold geometric patterns and rich cultural symbolism.
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A.
T’nalak weaving
T’nalak weaving is a traditional sacred textile art of the Tboli people of the Philippines, characterized by intricate abaca fiber patterns inspired by dreams and used in important rituals and social exchanges.
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B.
Iban beadwork
Iban beadwork is a traditional decorative art of the Iban people of Borneo, characterized by intricate patterns and vibrant glass beads used to adorn clothing, accessories, and ritual objects.
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C.
Atayal traditional weaving
Atayal traditional weaving is an indigenous Taiwanese textile art known for its intricate geometric patterns, symbolic motifs, and deep cultural significance in expressing identity, history, and social status.
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D.
Weaving
Weaving is a surname most notably associated with Australian actor Hugo Weaving, known for his roles in major film franchises such as The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings.
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E.
Hawaiian featherwork
Hawaiian featherwork is a traditional Native Hawaiian art form that uses colorful feathers to create elaborate garments, regalia, and ceremonial objects symbolizing status, spirituality, and cultural identity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.