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Filipinas Handicraft

Business category 1 Ore
City ( of main office ) Manila, PH, Philippines
Address 35 National Road
Phones 63-2-8426480
Fax 63-2-8422946
About Filipinas handicraft is a Manila based company which exports pineapple extracted fabric, also known as "pina"(filipino word for pineapple). This extract is then weaved by hand in a traditional manner, then usually embroidered to give it a more personal and unique touch.



A typical textile for filipino ceremonies, made from natural pineapple fibres. Initiated in the 1600's, during the spanish colonization, it was used to accentuate the body and elegance of the spanish artistocrats.

Completely hand woven and hand embroidered, it has evolved and inserted into the modern times. Bu still conserving the same characteristics and traditions from the past.
Date 2011 Oct 28, 22:10