The multi-heddle woven textiles of Abra and Ilocos are among the intricately woven textiles found in the region. Aside from the binakol (double-toned basket weave) and pinilian (brocade weave), the multi-heddle weave of Abra and Ilocos showcases another distinct feature that makes it unique from other textiles. This design technique produces texturized patterns of geometric shapes and figured motifs, adding an expressive element to the textile (Respicio, 2014). Commonly practiced but not exclusive to the Ilocano weavers of Ilocos, multi-heddle weaving comes with different local names, such as binutuagan, binetwagan, kinomit, tinubungan, tinumbalitian, and various others.

In Abra, Itneg or Tinguian weavers call the multi-heddle weave the 'sarapnot.' According to Respicio (2014, 2015), Abra and Ilocos multi-heddle weaves commonly utilize three or more heddles. Furthermore, Respicio (2015) noted that using eight heddles in textile weaving creates 'the most pronounced textured surface' (p. 84). The multi-heddle design technique uses bamboo nodes on heddles to add weight, achieving thicker and tighter weaves (Respicio, 2015). The nodes also keep the heddles open, making it easier for the weft yarns to pass through the warp threads (Respicio, 2015).