REGION VI : WESTERN VISAYAS

A Rich Tapestry of Adventure and Flavor

The thread is woven so that it seems to float on top of the surface much like many of the sights in this region. The scrim looks like a map with icons representing landmarks to visit at each location.

A. Scrim Materials

Base layer material

•  Black Polyem

Backing

•  Black Polyem, blacking black shiny leatherette. Between the strip abaca dye in black.

Reweaving – Nylon Warp

•  Selection of 20 cm woven garments from different cultural communities

Additional Elements

•  Shuttle

Video

•  Piña banig weave

Material:

Shimmering, beaded, embroidery from Philippine artist on silver, transparent abaca

Example garment:

Traditional Philippine embroidery

Projection surface:

White rafia

B. Scrim Contributors

•  Department of Tourism Regional Office VI

•  Cebu Interlace Weavers