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Indigenous to Central and South America, the pineapple plant was likely introduced to the Philippines by the Spanish in the late sixteenth century. The country’s fertile soil and suitable climate allowed for the rapid spread of the plant. #PineappletoPina This tweet was posted on April 26, 2022.

The Philippines is the only country that utilizes pineapple leaves to create lavishly embroidered piña cloth. When pineapples are cultivated for fibers, the fruit is removed early so that the leaves receive more nourishment and reach greater lengths. #PineappletoPina This tweet was posted on April 26, 2022.

See "From Pineapple to Piña: A Philippine Textile Treasure" on display, post-security, in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and online at: https://t.co/WWq06Yg2xJ #PineappletoPina #pinapple #lace #fashion #design #Phillipines This tweet was posted on April 18, 2022.

Our newest exhibition “From Pineapple to Piña: A Philippine Textile Treasure” is now on display in Harvey Milk Terminal 1. Unique to the Philippines, piña is an extraordinary textile made by weaving the fibers of the leaves of the pineapple plant. #PineappletoPina This tweet was posted on April 18, 2022.