The Artistry of Philippine Textiles

This gallery showcases the traditional textiles produced by various indigenous and cultural communities in the Philippines. It tells the story of how these textiles were made, the materials in making the cloth, and the technologies they used. On display are different traditional textiles, looms, natural fibers, and dyes. The gallery features a death blanket called kinuttiyan used by the highest members of the Ifugao community known as the kadangyan and the Banton cloth fragments, the oldest textile collection of the NMP and a National Cultural Treasure.

The Hibla ng Lahing Filipino Gallery is a textile gallery located within the National Museum of Anthropology in the Philippines, dedicated to showcasing the traditional textiles of the Philippines. The gallery features a collection of various types of indigenous fabrics, including weaving, embroidery, and beadwork, from different regions of the country. It also highlights the importance of preserving the traditional weaving techniques and the livelihoods of the weavers who create these intricate textiles.

The Hibla ng Lahing Filipino Gallery is an important part of the National Museum of Anthropology, as it promotes awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity and heritage of the Philippines, particularly the importance of traditional textiles in Philippine culture.