> [!NOTE]+ Meta > Author:: Simon Ellis > Reference:: https://garlandmag.com/pina-and-climate-change-in-kalibo-aklan/ > Date:: 2024 > Tags:: #warp #Philippines > WeftLinks:: [[Environmental value of craft]] > Claim:: [[Claim - Craft production is environmentally responsible]] > [!SUMMARY] Summary > Piña weaving not only preserves a priceless cultural heritage but also mitigates the impact of climate change and flooding in downtown Kalibo. ### Highlights >This paper began by introducing the piña workers of Kalibo noting that they are older women and highlighting the consequent risk of losing the production of this textile that has been an icon of Philippines culture for over 200 years. It went on to demonstrate the close association of its sustainable production process with the local environment in terms of the skills to identify the best fibres through the use of locally transmitted manual skills and knowledge. It argued that further attention to quality piña and the best ways to grow it would have a positive effect in mitigating the impact of climate change and flooding in downtown Kalibo. Finally, it has been suggested that contested relationships with the entrepreneurs who market the finished fabric could be addressed by redistributing some element of sales revenue.