For 20 years, cotton farming stagnated in the Philippines, specifically in Pinili, Ilocos Norte. But a native Ilocano, Dr. Joven Cuanang, spearheaded in revitalizing the industry. Know more:
FOR 20 years, cotton farming stagnated in the Philippines, specifically in Pinili, Ilocos Norte. But a native Ilocano, Dr. Joven Cuanang, spearheaded in revitalizing the industry. With guidance from Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan awardee Magdalena Gamayo, and vital support from the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority, the National Seed Industry Council, and the Philippine Textile Research Institute, Cuanang is steadily realizing his dream of helping cotton farmers and inabel weavers.
Cotton, among other plant-derived fibers like abaca, maguey and pineapple, which are cultivated in farms, fertilized organically, and colored from plant-derived dyes, is consonant to acceptable standards for clothing prevailing globally. Ecologically, Cuanang said, this direction is sound. “‘Algodon’ being the title of the show was also the working title [of my collection]. My design mission was to show the fabric in prominence alongside other fabrics we use in the tropics like cotton and linen, and to show the Abel Ilokano in ways other than the usual ‘Filipiniana.’ The show was conceptualized in May 2022 and was originally slated to be shown last October. Majority of the pieces were already done by then.
“It was a joy working with the new inabel weaves of pure cotton. They were soft and breathable, and very easy to iron. I decided to make bibs that can be tied tight or loose at the sides [so go ahead with the second serving of Japanese fried rice]. The collection wouldn’t be complete without new interpretations of the Philippine Terno. I came up with Terno bibs worn over pleated tulle skirts for a garden reception, perhaps, or with a beaded embroidered tulle skirt for candlelit dinners.
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