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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The ongoing unrest of Kanlaon Volcano has damaged farms, restricted access to weaving materials, and disrupted livelihoods. For members of the Canlaon Artisans and Weavers Association (CAWA), volcanic ash and lahar have become unlikely tools for creativity and recovery.
CAWA president Yrah Gallego said that continuing their crafts amid the ongoing volcanic activity and economic uncertainty is about preserving livelihood and culture.
“We even created crafts using lahar or volcanic ash, turning what destroyed our land into something beautiful,” Gallego said. “Every material is a symbol of our strength, determination, and ability to rise again,” she told Rappler on Friday, May 29.
The products made of volcanic materials include a picture frame, a paperweight, an incense holder, and an ashtray.
