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AT last, piña handloom weaving, a Filipino cultural tradition of hand-weaving pineapple fibers into fabric, has been internationally identified and recognized as a contribution to the worldwide list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It was inscribed as such on December 5 at the Unesco Intergovernmental Committee meeting in Kasane, Botswana.
NOT many fabrics can truly represent Filipino culture and identity as the piña can. The most resplendent among Philippine textiles, piña served as a symbol of femininity, sophistication, honor and independence. Yet, there is still much to be said about its future in a world of technological innovations. In line…
NOT many fabrics can truly represent Filipino culture and identity as the piña can.