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 ...

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 ...

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.