Weaving Peace and Equality in Conflict : The Handloom Weaving Enhancement Project of the Women of Dayawan, Marawi City

Padilla, Lourdes Marina P.

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: ADVISORY SERVICES;    BUSINESS MANAGEMENT;    BUSINESS PLAN;    CAPACITY BUILDING;    COMMUNITIES;   

RP-ID  :  45432

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

The handloom weaving project is anundertaking of the women of Dayawan, Marawi City ofPhilippines, implemented by the Philippine Foundation forResource Management (PFRM) with financial support from thePhilippines-Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP)in cooperation with the local government and the departmentof trade and industry. The project is a unique venturestrengthening both the private sector development andwomen's empowerment. It has also contributed to thepeace and development initiatives in the autonomous regionof Muslim Mindanao. Handloom weaving has now become thecenter of today's thriving local economy of Dayawan.This home-based handloom weaving project has revived,preserved, and further developed a centuries-old traditionand industry. But in order for this cultural heritage toguarantee a living, concrete economic benefits should befelt by the weavers and their families. This project hasproved its economic viability and financial profitability.Slowly it is being mainstreamed into the market. It hasdiversified its products and mainstreamed its product baseto more utilitarian and consumer items such as bags,wallets, envelopes, conference kits, among others. Whilestill maintaining its unique intricate designs, it has alsoimproved its textile quality. Alternatives have come withthe use of less expensive threads.