Sky Weavers was established in Lagawe, Ifugao in November 2020 in order to help the local weaving communities market their products online. By taking a modern approach towards traditional textiles, and thanks to the Philippines’ robust campaign to #supportlocal, Sky Weavers was able to solidify itself as a brand that creates modern Filipiniana clothing pieces using traditional handwoven materials.
The name ‘Sky Weavers’ pays homage to Ifugao mythology, where the universe is divided into 6 realms. Among these realms are Pugaw (Earth, where the mortals reside) and Kabuniyan (Sky, the home of the gods). It is said that Ballitoc of Pugaw journeyed to Kabuniyan to acquire a magical weaving loom as a gift to his wife, Bugan. The Weaver Gods granted him his request and allowed him to bring home the loom of the gods, thus the origin of weaving on Earth. Hence, we find it fitting to name our brand Sky Weavers in honor of the gods who gave us the gift of weaving.
Our logo is a stylized hinikkitan (weaving shuttle), brought to life by multi-talented graphic designer Mr. Marthy Angue. This object holds the threads and is thrown back and forth through the loom’s warp in order to create the weft. It is also the symbol of the Weaver Gods and is commonly seen in Ifugao weaves. Thanks to the “Juana Make a Mark” program of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), our logo is now a registered trademark.
