HABI’s textile market fairs provide weavers with a venue to showcase and sell their handwoven textiles and new product designs and connect them with the international market.

HABI regularly conducts webinars and lectures on relevant and timely topics, such as the
importance of reviving the Philippine textile industry, the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern design, and the issue of cultural appropriation, as a way of educating both the local and international public. 

Lately, we have seen a resurgent interest in Philippine textiles, with more and more weavers being
encouraged to weave using our natural fibers. While this is a much welcome development, we believe that hand in hand with this is the need for cultural sensitivity as we promote our indigenous textiles. It is, therefore, also imperative for us to caution against the dangers of cultural appropriation.

These competitions are geared towards enticing young people to take on the craft and to stimulate creativity and encourage excellence.

We endeavor to uplift the life of weavers and enrich their work by helping them market their creations as well as source better tools and materials for their use.