Punique
is a social enterprise that encourages women to practice "PUNI" weaving and make it an additional livelihood source. They also educate the audience about the value of reviving "PUNI" Art in Bulacan as part of our cultural identity.
"PUNI" is a traditional art of weaving knots or by folding or braiding leaves. The first record of using "PUNI" art is when Jesus was welcomed by leaf fronds "Palaspas" when he entered Jerusalem.
Puni Weaving Art
can be seen all over the Philippines, but only in Bulacan has a formal teaching of PUNI art. Through the study and improvement of Noemi P. Garcia (Mother of Puni Art in the Philippines) Mrs. Garcia named puni forms based on what can be seen in nature as inspiration e.g. Tala, Ibon, Rosas, Tigbi, Butil, etc. Puni uses the "Over one, Under One Weaving Technique" They follow the natural flow of the leaf when weaving and have a natural locking system. (E.g. Suksok, Tiklop, Hila, Buhol, etc.)
Mission of Punique
Provide sustainable livelihood and empowerment to women weavers and artisans in Malolos, Bulacan through an innovative revival of "PUNI" Art.