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Article: Dream weaving.(Society)
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- Manila Bulletin
- Article date:
- November 14, 2004
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Watching the intricate design was an endless joy. The childrens pleasure at the golden letters even before they could work out the meaning was boundless. Somehow they were always pleasantly shocked by the sight of the mat: So delicate and so consummate the artistry of its weave. from The Mats by Francisco Arcellana
An initial glimpse of her designs will remind one of the islands, the lively colors seascapes merging with the intricate fabric woven carefully by the local weavers.
Her passion for textiles and the Filipino weavers original creativity have resulted in sublime art forms that transport the soul and the mind to some form of a dream.
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