Recover The Disappearing Weaving & Dyeing Skills

Atayal is the most widespread ethnic among Native Taiwanese. Atayal men are brave hunters and warriors. They have excellent hunting and fighting skills, and they were once the toughest Native Taiwanese in this island. Until today, there are still many Atayal descendants, who are serving for the Taiwan Army or Special Forces, protecting our nation in Taiwan.

Atayal women, the well-known handiworkers, who are born to be great artists. Until today, the artworks from Atayal culture still have its unique identifiability, especially textiles. Atayal developed a complete weaving skills as well as the processes in weaving and dyeing. In addition to the common Atayal plain and twill weaving techniques, Atayal have the most excellent clip weaving and pick weaving skills in the ancient island.