I came across Ricefield Collective website. According to the site, it's a collaboration between knitting teachers and designers based in the U.S. and Europe, with indigenous people from the Ifugao region of the Philippines. The goal of the collective is to use handknitting as a way of maintaining the sustainability of life in Ifugao by training its villagers to make high-quality knitted items and other handicrafts.
I believe this is a great collaboration to help the indigenous people from Ifugao region in the Philippines. They have interesting colors and designs that will surely keep you warm this coming autumn and winter for those who live in four seasoned countries. While here in the Philippines one can buy it in time to use this coming December until February which are considered cool months in the Philippines.
Among their Presale collection. I like the following:
I believe this is a great collaboration to help the indigenous people from Ifugao region in the Philippines. They have interesting colors and designs that will surely keep you warm this coming autumn and winter for those who live in four seasoned countries. While here in the Philippines one can buy it in time to use this coming December until February which are considered cool months in the Philippines.
Among their Presale collection. I like the following:
Spiral Slouchy / Red
$48.00 USD
Classic yet chic with its innovative, swirling lines, this slouchy is a true overachiever.
Model: Anna • Fit: One Size - Slouchy • 100% American Wool • Made in Uhaj, Ifugao, Philippines.
This is a presale item and will ship by September 30, 2013.
$48.00 USD
Classic yet chic with its innovative, swirling lines, this slouchy is a true overachiever.
Model: Anna • Fit: One Size - Slouchy • 100% American Wool • Made in Uhaj, Ifugao, Philippines.
This is a presale item and will ship by September 30, 2013.
Terrace Cowl | River
$68.00 USD
Inspired by a local basketweave pattern, this versatile cowl can be worn folded or unfolded depending on the weather.
Model: Meredith• Fit: One Size - Relaxed • 100% American Wool • Made in Uhaj, Ifugao, Philippines.
This is a pre-sale item that will be shipped by September 28, 2013.
$68.00 USD
Inspired by a local basketweave pattern, this versatile cowl can be worn folded or unfolded depending on the weather.
Model: Meredith• Fit: One Size - Relaxed • 100% American Wool • Made in Uhaj, Ifugao, Philippines.
This is a pre-sale item that will be shipped by September 28, 2013.
Cable Set / Peacoat
$112.00 USD
Like our women to their land, this pom hat and plush cowl simply belong together, united by rising cables that make them warm, elegant, and comforting.
Model: Letty • Fit: One Size - Relaxed • 100% American Wool • Made in Uhaj, Ifugao, Philippines.
This is a presale item and will ship by September 30, 2013.
$112.00 USD
Like our women to their land, this pom hat and plush cowl simply belong together, united by rising cables that make them warm, elegant, and comforting.
Model: Letty • Fit: One Size - Relaxed • 100% American Wool • Made in Uhaj, Ifugao, Philippines.
This is a presale item and will ship by September 30, 2013.
For those who wants to see the detail (the knit stitches up close) of the Ricefield Collective Knitted products, check their site.
I encourage my fellow Filipinos to support our kababayan from Ifugao. Specially those who live in four seasoned countries. Every time one buys a product from Ricefield Collective, we help them by sustaining life in rice terraces - one of Philippines' legacy!
I encourage my fellow Filipinos to support our kababayan from Ifugao. Specially those who live in four seasoned countries. Every time one buys a product from Ricefield Collective, we help them by sustaining life in rice terraces - one of Philippines' legacy!
Also, check out West Knits website to get to know more about Ricefield Collective and Stephen West's adventure with the people from Ifugao.
*all photos are taken from Ricefield Collective and Knit West websites. Thank you!
*all photos are taken from Ricefield Collective and Knit West websites. Thank you!