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Eastwood City Celebrates Filipino Craftmanship at the Art of Thread Festival

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Eastwood City explores the rich Filipino art of weaving and textiles through Art of Thread, a special artisan fair dedicated to forward weaving among local industries and small businesses.

On July 27 a display of colorful works made of yarn will be highlighted and revived at the Art of Thread in a modern setting.

The three-week long festival runs from July 27 – August 19 at 11am – 11pm where guests can visit Art in Thread: Artisan Fair at Eastwood Mall Atrium and stop by the booths of participating merchants including Katutubong Kamay Handicrafts Co., The Manila Collectibles Co., The House of Macrame PH, Crochet Buffet PH, Akaba Ltd. Design Co., Habi Footwear, Crochet Lovers in the Philippines, Captain Hooked, Art of Gold inc., Piesa, Farrah Crafts, Handmade by Kat, Hem+, The Crafty Berry, Heira’s, Colores by Kat Musniz, and Wags and Whiskers PH.

Also highlighting the experts of this way of art will also share their time and talent in educating the young and the willing public to learn more about the craft of weaving.

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Francesca Mercado- Balaguer, a master of her game in photography and weaving has established her own brand called the Faber Fiber will kick off the series of talks on Friday, July 27. Followed by WVN Home Textiles’ founders, Kylie Misa and Yvette Gaston talk on the economic circumstances of social enterprises and aims to raise awareness on the beauty of the local handloom industry on July 28 at 12nn. The last installment of the three-day talk will be on July 29 at 2pm where Paula Pioquinto-Dimaano, a local accessory designer that handcrafts intricate jewelry made of fabric-wrapped wires called Piesa will discuss the mission to help sustain the education of select youth back to school.

Discover the world of yarn, thread and fabric craftsmanship, and enjoy workshops and exclusive merchandise showcasing proud examples of Filipino craft throughout the three-week event.

For more details, contact Eastwood City Concierge at 709-9888, 0917-8380101, or email them at www.megaworld-lifestylemalls.com or eastwoodconcierge@megaworld-lifestyle.com.

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