Name/Title
PiñaEntry/Object ID
TS1544.P55.M66Description
Piña, the fabric woven from fine fibers stripped from the leaves of the pineapple plant, has been produced in the Philippines since the 16th century. Its exquisite delicacy has drawn the admiration of Filipinos and foreigners. This book explores its source and origins, the process of its making, its history as fabric and as craft, its uses, and its artistry.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
carol westfall collection, piña cloth--history, textile fabrics--philippines, weaving--philippinesBook Details
Author
Lourdes R. MontinolaPublisher
Amon FoundationDate Published
1991Call No.
TS1544.P55.M66ISBN
9718551050, 9789718551059LCCN
91945225Notes
Length: 232