Local weaver associations in Ilocos Norte on Monday received eight modified handloom weaving machines from the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) to improve productivity and strengthen weaving as a sustainable source of livelihood. The upgraded equipment was designed to make traditional handloom weaving more efficient, while preserving the craftsmanship and cultural identity embodied in inabel,…
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