Piña Weaving

The Filipino in Me - Insights into Living Heritage

Entry by Earl M. Masangkay. Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Artist's Statement

These photos were shot at La Hermina Piña Weaving industry in Kalibo, Aklan, which is the main and one of the oldest manufacturers/weavers of piña cloth in the Philippines. Also, products here are being exported to various parts of the world most particularly North America, and Europe. Piña weaving is an age-old tradition that was recently revived in the past 20 years.

I was born in Kalibo, Aklan, and piña weaving has been part of our culture as an Aklanon. As an Aklanon and as a Filipino, our culture is very important like any other culture. We must advocate for what we have and continue it with the current and next generation.

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