
The Malong
The malong is one of the most well-known and widely-used textiles produced by the weavers of Mindanao. As both weavers and enthusiasts alike contin...
Read moreThe malong is one of the most well-known and widely-used textiles produced by the weavers of Mindanao. As both weavers and enthusiasts alike contin...
Read moreThe Yakan are one of the indigenous groups in the Philippines who have a long tradition of weaving and their handwoven textiles are notable for the...
Read moreAbra, located in northern Luzon of the Philippines, is referred to as the “Natural Dye Capital of the Philippines” for its abundance of natural dye...
Read moreThe mountains of the Cordillera region in the Philippines are a sight to behold. Cool streams wind through rolling hills and stately trees. Lush ri...
Read moreMESSAGES—It’s not often you find messages from your ancestors directly to you and your children. I remember my husband mentioning to me that his gr...
Read moreThe province of Kalinga is one of the many places in the Philippines where the practice of traditional backstrap loom weaving not only survives but...
Read moreThe Tagalog word for embroidery is burda (pronunciation: boor-DA). It refers to both the activity (pagbuburda) and the product. But in the town of ...
Read moreThe inabel is one of the many prides of the Ilocos region in the Philippines. “Abel” is the Ilocano word for weave, and “inabel” can be interpreted...
Read moreBaybayin is one of the precolonial writing systems used by early Filipinos. The term “baybayin” comes from the Tagalog root word baybay, which mean...
Read moreNARRA STUDIO is a new social enterprise and cultural shop featuring a curated collection of clothing, accessories, and objects that highlight artis...
Read moreThe T’boli’s brass casting tradition is held in high regard for their exquisite accessories and objects made of brass, such as bells, rings, neckla...
Read moreJoin us in learning more about weaving communities in Mindanao, Philippines. Weaving of the Manobo, Bagobo, Kulaman, Mandaya, B'laan, T'boli, Maran...
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