ILOILO CITY — The Aklan piña fabric has become the third product in the Philippines registered as a Geographical Indication (GI), an international tag that specifies the geographic origin of a product. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), an attached agency under the...
Filipino American designer Anthony Cruz Legarda showcases Philippine pineapple fabric in a retrospective MODERN PIÑA The retrospective showcased a collection of modern piña pieces, incorporating natural and handwoven pineapple fabrics into distinctive American apparel, as well as modernizing...
work-from-anywhere setup It has been more than two years since the pandemic pushed businesses to transform digitally. However, thriving in the digital world is not an easy feat. As a result, organizations accelerate their digital initiatives to greater heights, making them more vulnerable to cyber...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has funded a project that is looking into the ultrastructural and biophysical characterization of commonly used alternative textiles for hazmat suits and face masks. (FLICKR / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la...
With the Philippines’ standing as the world’s largest producer of abaca, researchers from the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) seized the opportunity to develop a nonwoven fabric from the native abaca that can filter toxic pollutants...
Here's the value that comes from your every purchase ANTHILL Fabric Gallery's weaved skirts (Photo by Dyan Diaz-Collo) Whether handloomed or naturally dyed, pieces made of Philippine textiles are beautiful. They have this distinct charm that mirrors our ancient heritage with stories that make...
All the 7,640 islands presented in colorful Philippine-made fabrics Philippine map tapestry by Anthill Fabric Gallery The Philippines has a vibrant culture that is best represented through its handloomed and natural dye heritage. That is what Anthill Fabric Gallery aims to present with its...
A tapestry portraying a conflict among a family in Iloilo has emerged as the grand prize winner of the 25th Philippine Art Awards. Melvin Guirhem ’s fabric art Failed Reconciliation may have been a personal story of pain, but mirrors the pain of many Filipino families. “It’s a...
Bring happiness to your loved ones while helping our local artisans bounce back Time flies. We’re now about to wrap up 2020. So many things have happened this year, but nothing will stopus Filipinos, not even some of the non-believers,from celebrating perhaps the most important occasion of the...
They're also marked down by 50 percent! In order to make the fashion industry more sustainable, experts advise brands to adopt a circular business model. As defined by Vogue Business , circularity is "a model in which all the materials in a garment are reused and never end up as waste." This model...
