Barbara, Iloilo (a province in the northern part of the Philippines) that turns bobbin-lace making and embroidery into a sustainable livelihood for women and ex-hansenites.

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The machinery in that factory comes from suppliers in other countries as well as its neighbours looms from Switzerland, bobbin-winders from Germany, washing machines from Britain.

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Lepoglava bobbin lace is made by braiding thread wound on spindles, or bobbins, it is often used to make lace ribbons for folk costumes or is sold at village fairs.

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