BAGUIO CITY, Benguet, Philippines — From birth to death, traditional woven fabrics have been part of daily life of people in the Cordilleras. Modernizing the textile industry does not just mean designing woven fabric for mainstream use, she says. ADVERTISEMENTReusing discardsTesoro says artisans must embrace the idea of reusing discarded traditional garments to help find them a new market. More workReusing small woven fabric cuts, however, may require more support and work since Cordillera fabrics are easier to unravel. Cawed says: “Beyond being a cloth, woven fabrics are also a part of our culture.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 14, 2020 21:00 UTC