An Exploration of Floral Patterns in Philippine Textiles (Part 2)
The Yakans Originally from the southern island of Basilan, the Yakans are an indigenous people with a rich cultural history. Considered to have one of the finest weaving traditions in the country, Yakan tenun has gained immense popularity when some of them moved to the Zamboanga peninsula, giving them closer access to a wider audience. […]
An Exploration of Floral Patterns in Philippine Textiles (Part 1)
Philippine weaving is an ancient traditional art that has persisted through time. While other forms of traditional arts are highly threatened such as chants, tattooing, as well as regional cuisines, a revival that has been never seen since the end of World War II is observed in textile production and appreciation at present. This can […]
