Likhang Habi: Market Encounter 2
Indigenous textiles bazaar
Friday, October 23 – Saturday, October 24
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
RCBC Plaza Courtyard
Join us next weekend for a unique shopping experience and a showcase of the best in Philippine textiles—Likhang Habi: Market Encounter 2, an indigenous textiles bazaar at the RCBC Plaza Courtyard.
· SHOP for traditional and contemporary fabrics from weavers across the Philippines.
Bazaar-goers can find cotton inabel from Northern Luzon, piña silk from Palawan, yakan material from Mindanao, and t’nalak with dream-inspired patterns.
· PURCHASE one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts with local handicrafts, unique home accents, designer fashions, and stylish accessories from 30 participating vendors.
· ENJOY a special lecture and exhibit showing how these weaves are made.
Listen to Dr. Norma Respicio talk about Philippine textile weaving traditions at Yuchengco Museum on Saturday, October 24, at 3 p.m. Or visit the museum for free, where there is a lobby exhibit on antique rare fabrics, among other exciting shows.
all for only P50 entrance
RCBC Plaza is at the corner of Ayala and Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenues in Makati City. For details, call Yuchengco Museum at 889-1234 or e-mail the Likhang Habi secretariat at marketencounter2@museumfoundationph.org.
Likhang Habi: Market Encounter 2 is organized by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Eugenio Lopez Foundation, and Yuchengco Museum in line with Museum Month and the International Year of Natural Fibers.
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