The women of Bani Hamida are known as Jordan’s traditionally skilled weavers. In 1998, they joined the Jordan River Foundation to revitalize traditional weaving practices, using handmade ground looms to create rugs and other textile products.

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), led by Director Julius L. Leaño Jr., joined H.E. Ambassador Wilfredo C. Santos at the Philippine Embassy in Jordan for a learning visit on February 5, 2026, to meet the Bani Hamida Women Weaving Project — a globally recognized, women-led heritage enterprise.

The visit opened new pathways for innovation in hand embroidery, advanced skills training, and design collaboration, strengthening market relevance and promoting sustainable livelihoods.

With a shared commitment to technology-driven cultural preservation and cross-border knowledge exchange, the engagement exemplifies how heritage can serve as a platform for future-ready textiles.

Through meaningful learning and engagement with the weavers of Bani Hamida, DOST-PTRI moves forward with a stronger commitment to advancing the future of Telang Pinoy.