BINUATAN weaving creations

One of the few surprises of my second time in Puerto Prinsesa was BINUATAN creations. Here, they manufacture handloom woven products utilizing Palawan's indigenous fibers like field grasses, buri etc.Among the products they produce are bags, placemats, table runners, window blinds and curtains, ref covers and coaster wall hangers that are top quality they are being exported all over the world.

This was part of our city tour during the third day of the AirPhil Express Familiarization Tour of Puerto Princesa last June 24-26.  We went here after visiting Mitra's Ranch and Bakers Hill-both of which I haven't been to before. I will also blog separately about those two soon but  for now, the spotlight is about Binuatan Creations.

this is where it is created

THE SHOWROOM

We went straight to their showroom where we saw a few workers actually weaving. It was fun looking at how they patiently create these products one fiber at a time the traditional way. One can interact and ask questions. As a matter of fact, they will allow you to try it yourself should you want to. We went around freely  and tried to understand how it works. I was busy taking photos of coarse.

THE PROCESS

1. grass being dyed into desired color

2.drying

3. dyed buntal fibers

4. warping of threads to be used for weaving

5. harvesting o0f thread from warping frame

6. setting in of thread into the loom

7. drawing of threads through heddle wires and reeds

8. weaving

9. finishing

10.cutting and packing

THE PRODUCTS
Export quality products like bags, placemats, table runners, window blinds and curtains, ref covers and coaster wall hangers are available and could be bought from their store just beside the showroom.

THE STORE
shop till you drop with these hand woven products available for the taking. They are colorful and tempting. Just make sure though that you have enough baggage allowance if you do so. hahaha. The whole thing is a community based program so when you dish out the cash, you sure are helping local people. Talk about guilt-free shopping!!!

THE GROUP

As always, the tour of Binuatan weaving center will not be complete without a group photo. Everybody glows up whenever they hear the sound of the shutter. Another reason why this trip was soooooo fun!!!!

Team Palawan in Binuatan Creations

Binuatan Creations is a travel attraction you should not miss in Puerto Prinsesa. It is where you learn to appreciate local culture and the struggle of community to better the lives of the people in it. If you have the city tour on the last day of your stay, it's also the perfect place to buy pasalubong to your loved ones. I am sure they will enjoy one or two of those creations.

AirPhil Express flies twice daily to Puerto Prinsesa Palawan.
http://www.airphilexpress.com/


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read the summary of my entry of our tour here:
http://www.pusangkalye.net/2011/06/airphil-express-puerto-prinsesa-happy.html