Banig (sleeping mat) weavers from Sitio Madaja, Barangay Buenavista in Himamaylayan City, Negros Occidental (Photo courtesy of 94th Infantry Battalion)For the longest time, residents at Sitio Madaja in the heart of Barangay Buenavista in Himamaylayan City, Negros Occidental had been living in fear...
Dubbed by many as “the queen of Philippines handwoven textiles," the piña has been used in making the country’s traditional garbs and other artisanal products. The art of making the textile is getting the spotlight it deserves as it is now inscribed on the United Nations Educational,...
Meet some of the modern guards of our local weaves
One can discover many things about the Philippines by looking at its woven textiles. Each region of the country has its own weaving heritage, imbued with design and materials unique to its tradition. These almost-forgotten tapestries are again put...
Weaving is an integral part of the Philippines’ culture. Every indigenous group in the country has its own unique weaving heritage that immortalizes its vibrant traditions and stories. These hand-loomed textiles aren’t just testaments to the wonders Filipino hands can make but also to the...
Weaving is an integral part of the Philippines’ culture. Every indigenous group in the country has its own unique weaving heritage that immortalizes its vibrant traditions and stories. These hand-loomed textiles aren’t just testaments to the wonders Filipino hands can make but also to the...
The Philippine Embassy in Kenya has opened the country's first-ever art exhibition at the Kenyan national museum to give locals an idea about the similarities of the Philippines with the African country despite their geographical distance.
Ambassador Marie Charlotte Tang opened on June 17 the...
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Weaving is an integral part of Philippine heritage. Every indigenous community has its distinct handloom styles and...
Vice President Leni Robredo has expressed her sympathy to the family of Manlilikha ng Bayan awardee Ambalang Ausalin who passed away on Friday, Feb. 18.
Vice President Leni Robredo with Ambalang Ausalin (Photo courtesy of VP Leni Robredo)
"Mourning the loss of Ambalang Ausalin, who fought to...
Vice President Leni Robredo doesn’t see the need to defend herself in case President Duterte goes on another tirade against her as he has done in the past because she believes her “track record” speaks for itself.
Vice President Leni Robredo meets with her supporters and volunteers from...
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The textile industry can become a key player in the agriculture industry, and the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) is leading the way. The PTRI is a research and development institute, one of seven, under the Department of Science and Technology. They...
House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, known for her advocacies to promote Philippine culture worldwide, has called for the sustenance and preservation of piña and piña seda (pineapple fiber) weaving traditions and productions through responsive legislation.
Rep. Loren Legarda (Office of Rep....
Ensuring the future of the country's weaving heritage
Photo by Reginald Sarmenta/British Council
Weaving is an age-old tradition in the Philippines that was once nearly forgotten but is now gaining international fame. This textile heritage is among the beacons that shine on the country's...
