Filipino weaving

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

“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…

Banig or handmade mats are made from the leaves of the screw pine palm (locally called in the Philippines as pandan or romblon). The romblon banig are considered the most intricate and fine-grained…

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.

Filipino weaving

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--a Filipino term originally used to describe a sleeping mat made out of coconut leaves but is also used to describe this specific pattern of weave and material.

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

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…

Ikat or ikkat, is a style of weaving that uses a resist dyeing process similar to tie-dye on either the warp or weft before the threads are woven to create a pattern or design. A double ikat is w…