Barbara Ofong

Barbara Kibed Ofong (born May 16, 1956[1]) is a Filipino master textile weaver who specialize in T'nalak.

Ofong is a Tboli woman from Lake Sebu, South Cotabato and is known for the traditional abaca weaving art of T'nalak.

[2] Ofong created at least 90 patterns purportedly through the influence of the spirit of abaca, Fu Dalu via dreams.

[3] The National Commission for Culture and the Arts conferred Ofong the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan award in December 2023.

[4] She is the second T'nalak weaver to receive the recognition after Lang Dulay[2]