WEAVE IT TO LIFE
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Weave It To Life Benefit Fashion Show is an advocacy-driven event and fashion show dedicated to preserving indigenous weaving traditions and generating funds for the establishment of a permanent weaving center in Julongan Village, Kiangan, Ifugao.
The said event is more than a celebration of Filipino craftsmanship; it is a movement to ensure that our traditional weavers have a sustainable future. By integrating indigenous textiles into contemporary fashion, we aim to raise awareness and generate financial support to build a dedicated weaving center in Julongan Village.
This center will serve as a hub for skill development, textile production, and cultural preservation, ensuring that the weaving traditions of the Ifugao people in Julongan village will continue for generations to come.
WHY IT MATTERS
Empower Indigenous Weavers
- Providing Fair & Sustainable Livelihoods
We partner with indigenous women weavers from Julongan village, ensuring they receive fair wages for their craftsmanship. We create a continuous demand for their work, allowing them to earn a stable income while practicing their ancestral craft.
- Skills Development & Education
We provide training programs, workshops, and collaborations to help weavers expand their skills and explore new creative opportunities.
Preserve Culture
- Revitalizing Traditional Weaving
Kandama is committed to cultural preservation by celebrating and innovating on traditional weaving techniques. We work closely with weavers to incorporate their designs into contemporary styles, ensuring their heritage remains relevant and appreciated by new generations.
- Building a Weaving Community
Our indigenous weavers need a dedicated space to continue their craft, train new generations, and secure their livelihood. Your support will help us establish the Kandama Weaving Center—a space for creativity, culture, and community.
Protect Rice Terraces and Rainforest
- Alternative Livelihood to Slash-and-Burn Farming
Traditionally, when indigenous families need income, they turn to slash-and-burn farming (kaingin), which involves clearing forests to grow crops. This practice, while necessary for survival, leads to deforestation, soil degradation, and loss of biodiversity. By promoting weaving as a source of income, locals no longer have to cut down trees to plant short-term crops.
