These traditional backpacks of the Igorots are called the "dagi" (also sometimes pronounced as "chagi/chagee/shagi"). In the olden days, it was a very common transport backpack for the Ibaloys of Benguet. These were usually used for transporting agricultural goods like rice, fruits, meat, and vegetables. It's often the chosen backpack when Igorots traveled to the lowlands to sell or trade goods.
The "dagi" has two shoulder straps. It has a third strap that goes over the forehead of the carrier. This head-strap is very similar to the head-strap in the "kayabang".
The bottom part of the pack has extended poles from the pack's rattan main frame. This enables the carrier to sit down with ease and rest while keeping the pack upright.
These are currently on display at the Baguio Museum as part of the exhibit called πΎππ§π§πππ§π¨ π€π ππ§ππππ©ππ€π£: π½πππ π₯πππ π¨ π€π π©ππ ππ€π§π©πππ§π£ ππππ‘ππ₯π₯ππ£ππ¨.
The exhibit opened on December 13. It will run until January 6, 2026. Go see the exhibit and learn more of the ingenuity and craftmanship of our people.
