She is a vendor of alfombra and as we interview her, she said that only few people are buying alfombras because of the modernization of the slippers but although there are few people who buy alfombra, she is still continuing selling alfombras because it’s been her job to sell alfombras she made herself for 20 years.
"My culture is my identity and my personality. It gives me spiritual, intellectual and emotional distinction from others, and I am proud of it. " - M.F Moonzajer
Every person is unique and just like our own culture it has its own identity and beauty that makes it unique. Alfombra is one of the best product produce by Pateros and we should be proud that it is part of our culture.
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The Alfombra is a pair of slippers with carpeting. It is consider to be one of the best indoor slippers because of its comfort and durability. Seemingly, the Alfombra is uniquely Filipino and only skilled shoemakers of Pateros can do it correctly. Most of these garment factories are located in Barangay San Roque, Sta. Ana, Sto. Rosario-Silangan and Aguho. The slipper manufacturing called Alfombra slippers and is one of the indigenous skills in Pateros. And because of the new development of innovations, the Alfombra is slowly forgotten by the public. This may also lead to close the industry of Alfombra because only few people wear Alfombra at home.
With the help of different platforms of Social Media, we can help spread an awareness to not only to the people living in Pateros but also in different places. Change.org will help the organization to give knowledge about what is happening to the industry of Alfombra in Pateros. This petition will help the people to be mindful in buying Alfombra instead of imported products. A commercial which will promote the beauty and comfort that Alfombra gives to the people wearing it. And an FB page which contains different promotion of Alfombra to help it to be recognized and to spread awareness about the information of the Alfombra that will help preserve the culture.
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