Subject Themes Concepts Medium Process Techniques Practices of Sablay
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The Sablay is the official academic sash of the University of the Philippines (UP). It is rich in Filipino culture and symbolism. This shows the blending of education and cultural heritage in the Philippines.Subject – The Sablay as a cultural symbol and academic regaliaThemes – National pride, academic excellence, Filipino identityConcepts – Unity of tradition and education; use of baybayin and ethnic patternsMedium – Woven cloth (handloomed fabric), often cotton or abacaProcess – Traditional weaving by artisans, especially from indigenous groupsTechniques – Hand-weaving and embroidery, use of geometric and ethnic designsPractices – Worn during graduation; Sablay is moved from right to left shoulder to signify conferral of degree
