FilTrip

Carmina and Patch “thread the needle” about the Philippines’ rich textile and weaving heritage. From the South to the North, they discover how indigenous people from all over the country reflect their pre-colonial history, way of life, spiritual beliefs, and customs in the fabrics they weave. Listen in as they discuss the immense creativity and complexity required of various weaving techniques and the reasons why we must protect them at all costs. They also explore the weavers’ challenges and how some organizations, both in the Philippines and the US, are fighting to preserve this dying art. Lastly, learn about practical ways for all of us to respect our indigenous kin by combating cultural (mis)appropriation.

Learn more: Philippines Indigenous Textile: Then and Now, Sinaunang Habi: Philippine Ancestral Weave, Weaving Patterns in the Philippines: Heritage, Design, and Their Meanings, From the Rainbow’s Varied Hue: Textiles of the Southern Philippines, Habi: The Philippine Textile Council, Liwayway, La Herminia, Filip + Inna, and More: Local Brands That Champion Filipino Weaving Heritage, Weaving Between the Lines: Authenticity, Identity, and Place(s) of Origin, UCLA’s Ifugao Heritage Galleries, Decolonizing the past, empowering the future: Community-led heritage conservation in Ifugao, Philippines, Ifugao Archeological Project, Inabel: Philippine Textile From the Ilocos Region, Museo Ilocos Norte, Balay ni Atong, The Rich History of Philippine Textiles, From Pineapple to Piña: A Philippine Textile Treasure | SFO Museum, Upholding T’boli tradition through T’nalak weaving | Edge Davao, and Filipino textiles tell a deeper story about the country's Indigenous cultures.

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