How this Filiino Designer is Preventing Traditional Textiles fro Dying Out – FESCH.TV

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Filipino designer Wilson Limon at @ninofranco.ph is one of the country’s greatest slow fashion advocates. By working with the T’boli ethno-linguistic group, he’s trying to preserve Philippine craftsmanship as well as make clothing that can be worn on an everyday basis.. The result: a mix of intricate, traditional textiles as well as contemporary, everyday clothing.

“Everything is handmade, not mass produced. So most of their pieces are actually hand embroidery and it takes T’boli artisans six weeks to make an item.”

When Catriona Gray the 2018 Miss Universe from the Philippines, wore pieces from Niño Franco, it was a big moment of visibility for Wilson and the T’boli community. For the roughly 60,000 population who face losing their heritage, the collaboration helps preserve their traditional knowledge and livelihoods.

“We don’t want this to be hidden in the mountains. We want to expose their talents to the world.”

Producers Joy Jihyun Jeong + Jeremy Kruis + Hena Remigio-Kruis
Director of Photography Jeremy Kruis
Editor Ruolin Luyo
Assistant Editor Haruka Motohashi
Editor in Chief Keshia Hannam
Senior Producer Stephanie Tangkilisan
Post Supervisor Syarifah Sa’diyah
Translation Jeremy Kruis
Color Haruka Motohashi
Sound David Alba
Special Thanks Niñofranco, Rosie G. Sula, IPMR Datu Allen Y Sula, IPS Datu Maren Tinggal, Boi Ellen Duwang, Boi Yab Man, Boi Mercy Kaling, Datu Rufino Anggan, Datu Doming Ana, Datu Medin Tudi, Arian Mark Sula, Datu Sinon Langgong, Datu Mantang, Datu Nayo Lungan