Inabel is undoubtedly one of the arts and crafts that the Ilocos region takes pride in. The art of inabel or cotton-loom woven cloth has rooted traditions before the Spanish colonial period. Southeast Asian countries were already trading inabel before the Spaniards acknowledged it for its sturdiness and competed with the Spanish weaving industry.

Source: https://www.camella.com.ph/abel-iloco-a-reflection-of-perseverance-in-ilocos-weaving/