A new exhibition at the Museum of International Folk Art sheds light on an a slice of time written in embroidery by ...

Filipino artisans and communities across the country are encouraged to join the annual piña and abaca weaving competition.

Bolivia’s plans to emerge as a major lithium producer have hit an impasse after a local court ordered the suspension of two major extraction deals signed last year valued at more than $2 billion ...

Step back in time to the 19th Century, where the hues and patterns of Central Asian textiles flourished along ... feature 26 pieces of suzani rugs and ikat cloaks, among other fabrics, with ...

As Americans race to unlock the secret to anti-aging, the answer could be tucked away in the depths of the Amazon rain forest. The Tsimané people boast the “healthiest hearts on the planet ...

Discover how this ancient craft combines creativity, precision, and tradition to produce textiles prized for their beauty and craftsmanship. MrTech Posted: December 27, 2024 | Last updated: March ...

Research into the potentially new plant sources for yarn coincides with new product lines using domestic woven fabric, such as ikat shoes, he said. Ikat is a method of dyeing or coloring fabric in ...

Capuyan’s business acumen played a pivotal role in reviving and spotlighting Cordillera “ikat” (a method of dyeing or coloring fabric in patterns before it is woven) at a time when ...

Since Tuesday, December 3, the city has been hosting the 2024 World Ikat Textile Symposium (WITS), bringing together master weavers, historians, and enthusiasts to celebrate ikat’s rich heritage ...

The Baguio Convention Center was festooned with stunning and colorful ikat textiles on four sides plus the stage. Most were from Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, though ikat is universal.

The massive recent seizure of cocaine precursor at Chile’s Arica port underscores its growing role as a trafficking hotspot for Bolivian drug networks. On November 5, Chilean officials revealed they ...