Filipino weaving

“Art defines the person who makes it.” In this fast paced world , everything is changing. Art is one of the example that life is shifting. Mandaya’s art was preserved since the Pr…

Barbara Ofong, a master weaver, works at her loom. © ILO/Allan Barredo This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 IGO License. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/igo/deed.en_US

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Filipino weaving

This national heritage month, we celebrate the traditional Filipino weaving culture by highlighting each region’s primary textile.

Filip + Inna collaborates with tribes from the Philippines to create modern pieces with traditional elements. Founder Len Cabili fights back on the cultural appropriation of her country's tribal designs by letting the artisans take centre stage, with benefits for both makers and buyers of the brand.

On Saturday, March 19, the de Young Museum presents Bedouin Weaving of Saudi Arabia and its Neighbours. The Textile Arts Council presents Palestine-American artist and teacher Joy Totah Hilden. Saudi Arabia’s steady movement away from traditional tribal nomadism toward modern urbanization has forced changes in the creation and use of its vibrant native textiles. Ms. Hilden will explain the structure and uses of these pieces, demonstrate Bedouin spinning technique and display vivid examples…

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the love of colour and pattern are evident in the various indigenous weaving styles. Each tribe has its own distinctive patterns handed down through generations. The weaver pictured here is a Mandaya, from Davao del Sur.