Filipino identity, culture, and history were further celebrated beyond national borders through “KatHABI’t Ugnayan: A Textile Exhibit” at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts on February 4, 2026. The exhibit commemorates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of the Philippines and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) showcased the intricate indigenous weaving traditions by featuring a collection of Philippine textiles, Philippine Tropical Fabrics, yarns, and garments. The exhibit emphasizes the appreciation of the identity, history, and culture of diverse communities across the country through Philippine Textiles.

Featured textiles include Binakol, Piña Seda, Piña Seda Suksok, Piña Seda (Natural-Dyed), Patadyong, Tennun Saputangan, Tennun, Inaul, Dagmay, and Pisyabit. The collection also presents intricately crafted products made from piña blends and bamboo blends under Philippine tropical fabrics.

Notably displayed are yarns made from abaca textile fibers, bamboo textile fibers, pineapple textile fibers, pineapple blends, bamboo blends, abaca blends, banana blends, raw silk, turmeric-dyed cotton, annatto-dyed cotton, talisay-dyed cotton, indigo-dyed cotton, mahogany-dyed cotton, and coconut husk-dyed cotton.

The exhibit also proudly features intricately crafted garments, including a contemporary Ifugao ikat dress, an Ifugao ikat ensemble, a Pinilian sleeveless tunic, an asymmetrical indigo-dyed piña seda kimono dress, a piña seda tunic, a Patadyong dress, a Binaludan panel dress, a Binaludan top and trousers ensemble, and a Mindanao ikat ensemble.

Each piece and material represents the distinctiveness of various communities through their unique weaving techniques, production processes, and indigenous materials that embody their roots.

Delegates from the Philippines include Dr. Julius L. Leaño Jr., Director of DOST-PTRI; Ms. Ma. Milagros C. Villanueva, President of HABI: The Philippine Textile Council; Ms. Wilma Santos-Huang, President of Museo Pambata; Ms. Zailla F. Payag, Supervising Science Research Specialist at DOST-PTRI; and Mr. Ronnie del Barrio, well-known Artistic Director of the Philippine Barangay Folk Dance Troupe. They are steadfast in their efforts and committed to advancing Philippine culture and the arts, particularly in the field of Philippine textiles, ensuring that these traditions remain locally and globally competitive.

The exhibition was presented under the Royal Patronage of Princess Wijdan Al Hashemi, together with the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, DOST-PTRI, and HABI: The Philippine Textile Council. Kalinangan Amman and the president of Museo extended their support for the exhibit through their special performance.