Hook and Needle Work

(EMBROIDERY)

Embroidery
An ancient craft that reached the Philippines

( through ancient Chinese and Indian connections ) even

before the arrival of the Spaniards.

It is a method of decorating a cloth background by the
needlework .
One Filipino tradition wherein Filipino olden times , It is
said ,knew their worth by the way they pushed the
needles and thread and sometimes, fine wire, with their
fingers.

Historical Background

Embroidery during the

Spanish Period

Hook and
Eye

Spanish educational reform of 1863 embroidery

took place of geography, history, and agriculture in

the womens curriculum in the country .

Embroidery during the

American Period

Hook and
Eye

June 1912 the School of Household Industries

opened in Manila and was first established in

Intramuros and later in Herran, Sta. Ana.
They gave academic training to certain women of

each province as would make them fit to return to

their home upon graduation and start industrial
centers.

Embroidery during the

American Period

Hook and
Eye

Pensionados

- government scholars selected

from all over the country to give ample opportunity
to all those interested.

Asilo de Molo in Iloilo by the 1920s became

noted for its delicate embroidered vestments with

traditional liturgical symbols and embellishments.

http://www.metmuseum.org
http://www.metmuseum.org

http://www.metmuseum.org

12/3/2014

Largest Embroidery
Manufactures in Manila
Philippine

Malloy and Company

Embroidery
Blanca Nieve
Corporation
Philippine
South Seas Trading
Embroidery
Corporation
Corporation
Dressmaking
Shalom and Company

Hand

and

Machine Made Embroidery

1930s when machine-made embroidery

was introduced in the Philippines

Thank
you ;)