Book: Sinaunang Habi – Philippine Ancestral Weave by Marian Pastor-Roces

The Nikki Coseteng Filipiniana Series
“Sinaunang Habi: Philippine Ancestral Weave”

by Marian Pastor-Roces
Photographs by Dick Baldovino and Wig Tysman
Published by Anna Dominique “Nikki” Coseteng

 

ABOUT THE BOOK
“Sinaunang Habi’s first edition was published in 1991, and reprinted in 2000. It has become a sought-after book in the international circuit of textile connoisseurs of indigenous traditions. This unique book gives us not only a rich collection of haberdashery imbued with artistry and beauty, but also a rich insight into the different ethnic groups in the Philippines. The extensive and informative essays provide a historical and anthropological background on the indigenous people inhabiting each region.
The clothing silently but expressively speaks of a nation’s unique cultures, customs, ceremonial life, rituals, and practical needs, lending beauty to handcrafted objects while continuing age-old traditions.”

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