The University of the Philippines’ (UP) “sablay” has replaced the traditional toga as the academic costume in the country’s premier university.

University of the Philippines students stand out for their graduation attire. Instead of the traditional toga and mortarboard ...

THE World Ikat Convention this week in Baguio attracted 100 delegates from 20 countries. The Baguio Convention Center was festooned with stunning and colorful ikat textiles on four sides plus the ...

The weaving industry in Baguio has been known for its native designs, intricate handwork, and high quality. One of the pioneers in the weaving industry of Baguio was Narda Capuyan, owner of the ...

Baguio, the first UNESCO Creative City in the Philippines known for its crafts and folk arts, has plenty. It is home to two national artists, Kidlat Tahimik and BenCab.

She is now part of the sales staff at Easter Weaving. After her retirement from Easter Weaving, Apo Chawi happily runs her own textile weaving business out of her Baguio City home.

The Baguio event brings together master weavers, historians, and enthusiasts to celebrate ikat’s rich heritage – a weaving tradition that blends art, culture, and storytelling BAGUIO ...

Here are just five places to explore in Benguet, using Baguio as the jump-off point BAGUIO, Philippines – You might say, “I’ve been to Baguio and the strawberry farm in La Trinidad; what ...

Weaving, carving and metal works reflect Baguio crafts and folk art, which has helped generate jobs and preserve indigenous knowledge and skills.

See them in action at Easter Weaving Room, one of Baguio’s oldest weaving centers located at 2 2600 Easter Road, Guisad.

BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — The Cordillera Weaving Industry Council (CWIC) will conduct the 2024 Cordillera Weaving Industry Summit (CWIS) on July 17-18 at the SM City Baguio in continuing efforts to showcase ...