The document summarizes textile fabric design traditions in the Philippines and Iran. In the Philippines, indigenous weaving dates back to the 13th century and uses materials like cotton, abaca fibers, and pineapples. Weaving is considered an artistic expression of spiritual beliefs, with certain patterns used for rituals and colors associated with events. Piña cloth is a popular material used in traditional costumes and is produced using traditional techniques. In Iran, textile production can be dated back 6,500 years, producing carpets and tapestries. Traditional Iranian fabrics include various woven styles. Carpet weaving is similar to Persian gardens and dates back 2500 years, with skills passed down through generations. Both countries produce textiles that represent their rich

1. Textile in fabric design
In Philippines and Iran

2. Philippines

3. Origin
• The weaving culture in the Philippines dates
back to the 13th century. The tradition
makes use of raw materials like local cotton,
abaca, fibers, and pineapples. Many Filipinos
are very spiritual people; in fact, our
traditions are rooted in beliefs that were
passed on by our ancestors. Handloom
weaving is no different, it is believed that
this cultural practice is associated with the
indigenous peoples' bridge to spirit who will
help them attract good health and protection
in the Earthly realm.

4. Symbol
• Weaving in the Philippines is more than just a culture
perpetuated out of function or necessity, the tradition is
considered an artistic expression of beliefs. For instance, textiles
and colours are used to represent different rituals in the country.
There are specific patterns used for traditional dances for
courtship, healing, war, harvest, and protection.
• Indigenous tribes also associate colours with different events.
Brown or earthy hues are usually reserved for matters related to
death and mourning; meanwhile, red is the colour of power used
by the Pinatubo Negrito for their healers.

5. Piña Cloth
• It is the most
common and
most popular
material used in
creating national
costumes, such
as Filipina and
Barong Tagalog.
• Piña cloth is prized locally
and internationally for its
luxurious sheerness and
durability. It comes in
different varieties such as
piña seda (woven with silk)
and piña jusi (woven with
abaca). Piña silk is popular
among the Philippine elite
as well as high fashion
producers in North America
and Europe.
• It’s largely produced in
Kalibo, Aklan, where
communities of indigenous
weavers still use traditional
weaving and dyeing
techniques to this day. The
time-honored tradition was
nominated by the National
Commission for Culture and
the Arts to the UNESCO
Intangible Cultural
Heritage Lists in 2018.

6. Iran

7. Origin
• In the 19th century,
much of Persia’s
demand for textiles was
satisfied through
imports, mainly from
India, which produced a
large variety of cotton
fabrics (see INDIA xii.).
• Iran has a rich textile history.
Archeologists can date the
country's textile production back at
least 6,500 years. In those early
years Persia produced tapestries
and carpets for domestic and
international markets, which were
particularly renowned for their
elaborate designs and colors.

8. Symbol
•Traditional fabrics The textile industry in
Iran is called Sher weaving. The various
kinds of traditional Sher weaving are:
weaving, knitting, embroidery, knitted or
crocheted, velvet weaving, Termeh
weaving, Ikat and Shal weaving.

9. Persian Carpet/Iranian Carpet
• A heavy textile,made
for a wide varidy of
utilitarian and symbolic
purpose,for home
use,local sale and export
- similar to persian
garden
The originality of Persian carpets or Iranian
Rugs dates back to about 2500 years ago.
Iranians were among the pioneer weavers of the
carpets of ancient civilizations, and over the
centuries, creativity and genius achieved a
degree of great perfection in this field. Carpet
weaving skills are passed down through
generations as a highly protected family secret.
Tracing the history of Iranian carpets, would
help to follow a path for cultural growth of one
of the greatest civilizations the world has ever
seen.

10. The Differences and
Similarities of the Textile
Fabric Design

11. - Filipino indigenous
weaving traditions struggle
to survive in the face of
more affordable, factory-
produced textiles. Because
of this, various
institutions have launched
programs that seek to
encourage younger
generations to pick up the
age-old tradition and learn
how the unique patterns
and raw materials represent
our country's rich and
diverse culture.
- Iranian companies
produce a range of textile
products, including carpets,
blankets, knitwear and
fabrics, using processes
such as dyeing, weaving,
spinning and printing. Most
fabrics are made
with domestically produced
cotton, although in recent
years an increasing amount
of cotton is being imported.
Philippines Iran
Making textile
fabric design
is very
beautiful,
colorful, and
can be
designed on
fabric cloth on
curtain etc.

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