BONTOC, Mountain Province—The National Museum of the Philippines will feature the weaving industry of the Municipality of Sagada in the form of a video documentary to promote its locally made hand crafted textiles.
The Provincial Government of Mountain Province, in partnership with MAPPCO, is optimistic this activity of the National Museum will help boost promotional and awareness efforts for the masterful creations of weaving products that made this northern Philippine province known for.
This is part of the National Museum and the Office of Senator Loren Legarda’s advocacy and support to local weavers following the recent celebration of the Museums and Galleries and Indigenous People’s Month.
Researchers from the National Museum of the Philippines recently visited leading Sagada weaving businesses for validation and documentation.
These weavers include, Sagada Weaving, Sagada Sunrise and Katagowan Weaving.
They were accompanied by representatives of the Provincial Government of Mountain Province, a local weaver, Isabel Masliyan of Sagada Sunrise and Mountain Province Arts and Craft Producers, Food Processors and Consolidators Organization president, Winifred G. Cue.
Provincial Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council Focal Person, Brenda R. Tabbang said that these kinds of opportunities are important in showcasing Sagada’s potential as a major supplier of locally designed and handcrafted weaving products.