AKLAN, Philippines — In a significant cultural milestone, the ancient craft of handwoven piña, or pineapple textile, hailing from the province of Aklan in the Philippines, has secured its place on the ...

Piña weaving was first done in the 1570s. To produce the light and airy fabric that we all know now, weavers used a special type of pineapple, which is the Red Spanish pineapple.

MANILA, Philippines — The Piña weaving of Aklan is the center of focus of the new wall calendars by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). The 200-year-old practice of ...