At 72, 'Living Cultural Master' Maxencia Pili still weaves the fabric of her culture, threading the past into the present and ensuring a future for her craft
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What started as a modest initiative grew. By 1993, Pili had expanded beyond crochet into weaving, joined by Saturnina Atinan and Fe Paday. Together, they establishedBy November 2023, or three decades later, Maxencia Pili, now 72, was honored as one of Benguet’s Outstanding iBenguet, recognized for her preservation of local culture through weaving.
Her journey had humble beginnings. Pili learned to weave in 6th grade, but it wasn’t until adulthood, when she began crocheting clothes for her children, that neighbors took notice. With support from government agencies like the Department of Trade and Industry and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority , Pili equipped them with looms and training, turning weaving into a sustainable livelihood.
Now, she manages Kabayan Weaving with her mother, seeking ways to professionalize operations. The weavers, many of whom have been with the company since its inception, remain at its core. But streamlining processes, managing inventory, and ensuring profitability have become new challenges.“There were no orders at all, but my mother wanted the weavers to continue to work and earn,” Mary Jude recalled.
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