Patterns have always been a form of communication in fashion. Filipino traditional patterns, in particular, reflect belief systems, social values, and memory through design. Even today, our ...

ANALYSTS note that a kandit sash created by the Tausug from the Sulu archipelago exhibits the same graceful geometric forms found in the fabric of other tribes overseas. PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY DELA CRUZ ...

The Philippine textile industry, especially the sector of handloom weaving, continuously struggles for survival against the mass-production of cheaper, affordable, yet environmentally destructive fast ...

The Department of Science and Technology celebrates the creativity of the indigenous people’s work of art through textiles every January when it kicks off the year with the annual celebration of the ...

MANILA, Philippines - ASEAN Master Craftsman Al Valenciano of Balay ni Atong remembers abel all over his house when he was young. The textile was used for mundane everyday items such as napkins and ...

Celebrating innovation and creativity among today’s young weavers, Habi: The Philippine Textile Council announced the winners of its two prestigious weaving competitions for piña and abaca, which were ...