Mindanao textile is having its moment in Philippine fashion, and it’s not just worn to express sympathy for Marawi. One of the most visible textiles at the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) was inaul, the intricately woven textile from Maguindanao. It is a symbol of royalty of a great nation that once ruled Mindanao,” says Deputy Speaker Bai Sandra Sinsuat A. Sema, Representative of the First District of Maguindanao and Cotabato City. Like the threads, Maguindanaons seldom act individually. Government officials such as Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto, Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez, and Tourism secretary Wanda Teo, and guests were seen wearing the Maguindanaoan textile inaul at the recent State of the Nation Address.

Source: The Standard September 06, 2017 10:52 UTC