Championing local textiles

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Championing local textiles the right way means a lot to our indigenous communities ADVERTISEMENT Fashion, Lifestyle, Style Championing local textiles the right way means a lot to our indigenous communities

Published January 25, 2021, 7:36 PM by John Legaspi

ICYDK, January is Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month In the time when cultural appropriation is among the many issues being called out in the world, it is pretty inspiring to see that the Philippines is hitting the nail on the head in bringing the country’s vibrant weaving culture to the center stage. Even during a time of the pandemic and destructive natural calamities, Filipino fashion continues to give back and uplift lives. These days, the concept of bayanihan isn’t just about giving a helping hand like transporting a stilt house from point A to B, it’s now become a way to lift other people up—in this case, through what we wear. Today, fashion entrepreneurs give the country’s weaving heritage the spotlight it deserves by providing avenues to make the long thread of the Filipino craft a sustainable source of livelihood while providing a sense of pride and true patriotism to its wearer. As we celebrate Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month this January, it is great to see that Philippine-made fashion is more than a trend. It is here and we’re all championing 

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