Note: This event will take place at 7:00 PM PDT.

Traditional weaving in Southeast Asia is tied to cultural identity and cultural expressions. However, the assimilation of Indigenous communities to the larger societies meant that the cultural context of weaving has changed. The demands to produce textiles for monetary gain have also impacted the way weaving communities produced their crafts. In some instances, the cultural context of weaving has been lost. This panel provides examples of communities attempting – and succeeding – in situating their textiles to their cultural contexts. Panelists will also discuss how they are fighting against appropriations of their traditional designs by entrepreneurs through the establishment of locally-managed textile commerce.  

Panelists Analyn Salvador-Amores (University of the Philippines-Baguio), Ping Nga Ong (National Cheng-chi University, Taiwan), Paulette Crespillo-Cuison (Kiyyangan Weavers Association), and moderator Marlon Martin (SITMo, Philippines) will discuss these topics.

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