Piña Village

Aklan is known as the top producer of piña fabric in the Philippines. This sheer, delicate cloth—typically used to make Barong Tagalog, the country's national costume—is the product of a long, painstaking and intricate process of weaving fiber from pineapple leaves.

See for yourself how the locals patiently weave piña fiber at the Piña Village in Barangay Buswang. You can even ask questions to satisfy your curiosity. Don't forget to take pictures!

If you're visiting Boracay in April, take a side trip to Kalibo to catch the Piña and Fiber Festival. This week-long highlight of the Aklan Day celebration showcases the local piña-weaving tradition.