:: Appendix ::

Clothing Record: By interviewing 10 pangcah tribes that have different clothing cultures but influence each other closely, we try to portray the context of pangcah clothing. From the family connections, living philosophy, to the trading and local industrial history, the cultural legacy is sparkling on the clothes cutting, fabric and beading materials, and the detailed embroideries. 

A new clothing collection is planned to be introduced in our next SS23 season.

Kakita’an Ancestral House: 

When building the traditional pangcah house, after the ground is raised, rattans are arranged and woven into a surface. It is called a “tatakel” and is paved in the whole interior. On the tatakel, an one square meter space will be left to fill the soil and framed with woods, it is called “Parod” where the fire can be made.

The Parod is usually on the north side of the house and has a shelf above it, so it can also be used as a baking rack. The fire below can smoke the meat, melons, and fruits. It is like a refrigerator in the house because smoked food is easier to store.

In craftsman Badagaw’s childhood impression, when elders were telling stories, they would always say that "it is very important to have a fire in the house". When we visited the kakita'an ancestral house, she finally realized why the fire is essential.

In winter, Parod also has the function of heating.

The host ina Tipos told us that during important meetings, the Parod on the south side is used by young men for meetings, and the one on the north side is used by women. Usually, there is only one Parod in a family house, the form of the kakita'an ancestral house is very special and has its significance in the tribe.

Since last winter, we visited several traditional pangcah houses in Hualien and Taitung. The location and configuration of the house, the way of using local natural materials, and the ancient objects accumulated in the house for many years accumulated slowly but thickly in our minds.