Threads of Identity: Yakan Mat Weaving

Service Description

Participants will travel to a Yakan weaving village in Basilan or Zamboanga to learn the traditional backstrap loom technique used to create tepina (cloth with sacred patterns). These textiles reflect personal stories, tribal symbols, and generational wisdom. Through immersion, storytelling circles, and guided reflection, participants will connect with their own identity narratives and reflect on how their past informs their leadership story.