Thank you for watching and most importantly, engaging on this conversation around supporting Indigenous weaving communities! If you have further ways we can support artisans, leave them in the comments and if you want to support them and wear your heritage, consider shopping bago’s collection at bit.ly/bagoheritagecollection. Thank you for supporting the community 🙏
imagine if only we knew that weaving can actually be a career option wow... I'll share this to my cousin, she's always been interested in weaving. thank you for this information!!!
This video gave me chills. The detail in these textiles, and the meaning behind every thread… I can’t believe we’re letting this tradition disappear because of mass production.
FINALLY - I’ve been looking for Filipino American brands that tie in Filipino textiles into their clothing - so dope!! Waiting for some Bicol textiles 🤭 would love to rep my parents homeland
The fact that younger generations have to leave their villages for basic income hurts to hear. We’re losing these amazing weaving traditions because we can’t support our own artisans? That’s mssed up.
Honestly, I grew up abroad so one of the times I felt so close to my dad's culture was whenever we would go back home to Mindanao and attend the T'nalak festival. I can't even describe the feeling of just wearing T'nalak (textile from the T'boli). Joy, pride, and beauty... Seeing that it's slowly entering the modern fashion scene makes me happy!!!! 😭❤️
Social enterprises are holding them by a thread. Also, the textiles (raw) are extremely expensive by a yard (~4k PHP). But most of all, it's the elite Filipinos who care about these weaving traditions. It's also makreted to them, not the masses. They have a really small market, and mostly on the highend. The rest of the Filipinos are struggling, and can't afford any of that except maybe if you come from the province where weaving communities come from. That's one big problem: these weaves are marketed as high end. In addition, most weaves that are being marketed are from the North of the Philippines. The weaves from the South (Mindanao) are nearly just an afterthought. I'm Mindanaoan and I'm salty over it.
Agreed! T'nalak from South Cotabato is equally beautiful too. While I understand why these pieces are expensive (material, fair wages etc.), I wish we can find a middle ground where these are more affordable to the masses 😢
Wow! I love how bago made these designs accessible to more people! I never really knew much about these textiles before, but seeing them in a contemporary style is amazing. It’s such a cool way to wear these beautiful weaves in a way that feels both fashionable and relatable
Dang just imagine if every shirt in our closet had this kind of meaning behind it. Supporting Filipino textiles isn’t just about fashion-it’s about honoring centuries of culture and craftsmanship.
The detail and patience in each weave.. how is this disappearing? Fast fashion can’t come close to the heritage and skill these artisans bring. We really need to think about the choices we’re making 😢
We’re all about the latest fashion trends, but we’re sleeping on authentic Filipino textiles? We need to wake up before it’s too late. This isn’t just fabric-it’s cultural heritage.
Thank you for watching and most importantly, engaging on this conversation around supporting Indigenous weaving communities! If you have further ways we can support artisans, leave them in the comments and if you want to support them and wear your heritage, consider shopping bago’s collection at bit.ly/bagoheritagecollection. Thank you for supporting the community 🙏
imagine if only we knew that weaving can actually be a career option wow... I'll share this to my cousin, she's always been interested in weaving. thank you for this information!!!
This video gave me chills. The detail in these textiles, and the meaning behind every thread… I can’t believe we’re letting this tradition disappear because of mass production.
FINALLY - I’ve been looking for Filipino American brands that tie in Filipino textiles into their clothing - so dope!!
Waiting for some Bicol textiles 🤭 would love to rep my parents homeland
Thank you for showcasing our Filipino weavers! They put so much love and passion into their work. 🥹
The fact that younger generations have to leave their villages for basic income hurts to hear. We’re losing these amazing weaving traditions because we can’t support our own artisans? That’s mssed up.
Yes , but social enterprises are saving them
Honestly, I grew up abroad so one of the times I felt so close to my dad's culture was whenever we would go back home to Mindanao and attend the T'nalak festival. I can't even describe the feeling of just wearing T'nalak (textile from the T'boli). Joy, pride, and beauty... Seeing that it's slowly entering the modern fashion scene makes me happy!!!! 😭❤️
Thank you for sharing this! Our weaving traditions are so special. Makes me appreciate every piece more! Let's protect this heritage at all costs!
Social enterprises are holding them by a thread. Also, the textiles (raw) are extremely expensive by a yard (~4k PHP). But most of all, it's the elite Filipinos who care about these weaving traditions. It's also makreted to them, not the masses. They have a really small market, and mostly on the highend. The rest of the Filipinos are struggling, and can't afford any of that except maybe if you come from the province where weaving communities come from. That's one big problem: these weaves are marketed as high end.
In addition, most weaves that are being marketed are from the North of the Philippines. The weaves from the South (Mindanao) are nearly just an afterthought. I'm Mindanaoan and I'm salty over it.
Agreed! T'nalak from South Cotabato is equally beautiful too. While I understand why these pieces are expensive (material, fair wages etc.), I wish we can find a middle ground where these are more affordable to the masses 😢
Wow! I love how bago made these designs accessible to more people! I never really knew much about these textiles before, but seeing them in a contemporary style is amazing. It’s such a cool way to wear these beautiful weaves in a way that feels both fashionable and relatable
I’d totally rock more of these pieces! The Binakol pattern is such a vibe!
Dang just imagine if every shirt in our closet had this kind of meaning behind it. Supporting Filipino textiles isn’t just about fashion-it’s about honoring centuries of culture and craftsmanship.
The detail and patience in each weave.. how is this disappearing? Fast fashion can’t come close to the heritage and skill these artisans bring. We really need to think about the choices we’re making 😢
Younger gens aren't learning. More of them have become educated and choose modern jobs
We’re all about the latest fashion trends, but we’re sleeping on authentic Filipino textiles? We need to wake up before it’s too late. This isn’t just fabric-it’s cultural heritage.
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