LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte (PIA)—Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation that utilizes a mathematical algorithm to generate unlimited new patterns for inabel ...

Once a common fabric used for bed covers, skirts and kimonas, inabel weaving in the Ilocos region has been transformed into highly sought-after, even luxury, items through Al Modesto Valenciano’s ...

The old woman finished her blanket in three months. Being in the winter of her time, no one knows how many more blankets she will be able to weave. Her children don’t weave, they work the farm, or ...

Inabel, a traditional handwoven fabric, holds a significant place in Ilokano culture and identity. With its delicate and versatile patterns, the inabel has come a long way in its utilization in ...

Tweetie de Leon designs a travel collection for Ava using inabel. Can e-commerce save a dying Philippine art form? That’s the hope of the people behind Ava, an online fashion and lifestyle retailer ...

Patterns have always been a form of communication in fashion. Filipino traditional patterns, in particular, reflect belief systems, social values, and memory through design. Even today, our ...