An upland municipality in a mountainous area, Maragondon is known for its bamboo products and traditional hand-woven garments. Both industries, however, may not have always been progressive over the past decades. | ManilaBulletin
Likhang Maragondon bamboo weavers undergo a bamboo design trends workshop in April 2023
With DOST-PCIEERD as the funding agency and DOST Calabarzon and DOST Cavite as co-monitoring agencies, Likhang Maragondon is working on upgrading the traditional bamboo “amakan” or “sawali” into premium-quality bamboo woven panels suitable for contemporary architecture. They are also collaborating with DOST Forest Products Research and Development Institute scientists for chemical formulations that will allow the bamboo panels to withstand insect damage and harsh weather conditions.“May tagline kaming ginawa eh – Habing Kawayan: sustainable woven bamboo that lasts. Crafted with purpose. Fortified by science,” Diquit shared.
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