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Carlos Trazo

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760230549405562355878_18530407135037115_3433856956898770917_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>HABI The Philippine Textile Council/Facebook</em></span></span></span>MAKATI -- The 15th Likhang HABI Market Fair opened last Friday, October 10, at Level 5, SPACE at One Ayala, bringing together over 80 artisanal brands and weaving communities from across the Philippines and Southeast Asia in a celebration of textile heritage, craftsmanship, and cultural dialogue.</div><p>With the theme “Sining ng Tela: The Art and Legacy of Weaving,” this year’s fair offers a fully immersive experience for visitors, featuring handwoven textiles, basketry, pottery, and regional delicacies. The event runs until October 12, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/travel/2025/1/19/heritage-in-flight-with-cebu-pacific-2108"><strong>Heritage in Flight: Weaving Our Nation’s Heritage, Juan Flight At A Time </strong></a> </div><p>“This is a full experiential fair,” said Mia Villanueva, president of HABI: The Philippine Textile Council. “They’ll see 80 brands showing all artisanal brands, handwoven textiles, handwoven basketry. We also have vendors from Myanmar, India, and Malaysia. We also have food this year, and we’re doing Kapampangan food, and it’s exciting ‘cause it’s new for us.”</p><p>Villanueva emphasized the importance of educating the public about the deeper meaning behind traditional patterns and materials. “When you inform the public of the reasons why the weavers have a certain pattern, why they stick to these colors, why the textile can’t be used for some applications… when they are educated, it becomes easier,” she said. “We are facilitators to start and provide a platform for a dialogue.”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760230562806562422268_18530407012037115_8787426560877605400_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>HABI The Philippine Textile Council/Facebook</em></span></span></span>The fair also features two major competitions aimed at reviving endangered weaving practices. “Two of the events that we have for this market fair is the piña weaving competition, and also the abaca weaving competition,” said Adelaida Lim, HABI co-founder. “We organize these competitions to try reviving and preserving the tradition of weaving in abaca and piña. We noted that the practice of weaving with piña is dying, so we started this competition… and it’s been very surprising, as we have had it for eight years already, while the abaca is on its fourth year. </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/yolandatales"><strong>Tales in tikog leaves: Weaving past &#x27;Yolanda&#x27; </strong></a> </div><p>Among the exhibitors are Silahis Arts and Artifacts, The Fine Life Market, Tinampuso, Vesti PH, Siegrid Bangyay Pottery, Style Isle, Twinkle Ferraren, WYC Wear Your Culture, Y-Kalinga Tapis Handloom Woven Products, Tukas Yakan Weavers, and TADECO. Institutional partners include DOST-PTRI, PhilFIDA, and the Mahalina Foundation.</p><p>Food and beverage offerings add a flavorful twist to the fair, with HABI Ice Cream and Taho, Balay Baler Kamote Chips, The Plaza Catering, Wei Ming Dian, and Cafe Fleur by Chef Sau serving up regional treats. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:880px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760230580484562829200_18530420752037115_990168035386144744_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>HABI The Philippine Textile Council/Facebook</em></span></span></span>The Likhang HABI Market Fair continues to be a vital platform for cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and creative exchange, celebrating 15 years of weaving stories into fabric and community.</div>

<p>The 15th Likhang HABI Market Fair opened last Friday, October 10, at Level 5, SPACE at One Ayala, bringing together over 80 artisanal brands and weaving communities from across the Philippines and Southeast Asia in a celebration of textile heritage, craftsmanship, and cultural dialogue.</p>

The 15th Likhang HABI Market Fair opened last Friday, October 10, at Level 5, SPACE at One Ayala, bringing together over 80 artisanal brands and weaving communities from across the Philippines and Southeast Asia in a celebration of textile heritage, craftsmanship, and cultural dialogue.

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Weaving traditions shine at 15th Likhang HABI Market Fair

Carlos Trazo,

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Published Oct 12, 2025 09:19 AM PHT

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