Jordyn A. Saunders

Philippines

September 2018-October 2018

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Natural materials harvested for the purpose of making eco-friendly fabric by the Philippine Textile Research Institute.

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Traditional weaving has been dying out as the younger generations move to the cities for higher paying jobs and education. 

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In preparation for our boodle fight, the ladies of A Beautiful Refuge went out and picked banana leaves. We stood side by side, forgoing cutlery and plates as we ate a communal meal with our hands from the banana leaves.

Emma and her daughter.

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This little one knew all the words and moves to the latest K-pop hits.


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As I was saying goodbye, I handed Emma this photo of herself. She asked if she could keep it and stated that she was beautiful. I have never felt more joyful to have taken a photo of someone.


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Trikes and jeepneys were our main transportation throughout our stay in the Philippines.

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Hannah, the founder and manager of A Beautiful Refuge, models merchandise from ABR which was created for a local business in La Union.


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An ABR product.

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A lively drummer at an outdoor market in 35°C weather in Manila.


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