Sangi or Pasiking - The Traditional Igorot Backpack

The traditional backpack of the north. There are a number of terms for it, the most common of which are "sangi" and "pasiking".

Although it's woven using plant materials (bamboo, rattan), this pack is very sturdy and can last for decades. Sometimes, because of the pack's longevity, it's passed on for multiple generations.

Although the pack looks simple design-wise, weaving one requires skill and patience. It can take days or even weeks to weave just one pack.

Sangi or pasiking - the traditional Igorot backpack.