Many traditions in the Philippines are dying as an increasing number of young people are leaving for the city in seek of work in offices and factories. Almost 30% of the Ifuago rice terraces are now abandon and deteriorating. In Ilocos Sur, the elders worry that handweavers may also be a vanishing breed. Passing down these skills to the next generation is crucial for the survival of these arts.
In Vigan, my mom and I had a chance to see a few weavers in action at Rowilda's Loomweaving. It was beautiful! I brought home a pink, orange, and red piece like one I watched being made.
We also explored Ruby Jar Factory. Watch the video at the end to see one of the potters spin jar after jar on his completely manual wheel. He told us he makes 300 jars a day "8 to 5."
the giant in-ground oven
Amazing. But where is the video?
ReplyDeleteThe last one is a video. It works on all my devices. Just click it.
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