Weaving has always been a communal activity among the Yakan indigenous group from Zamboanga in Mindanao. Yakan women gather together to deftly weave the memories of their mothers and grandmothers into a handsome textile. Distinct for its vibrant colors and geometric patterns, interwoven in their fabrics are symbols of their village life and Islamic faith.
Efforts made by the government, NGOs, and individual creative entrepreneurs to preserve the Yakan weaving tradition have resulted in collaborations with the indigenous weavers. At the bi-annual Manila FAME, textiles made by the Yakan Weaving Village are showcased in their beautiful glory.
The Village Market 
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