The Macramé Bag

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the acceptability and benefits of the Macramé Bag among the Extension Services Clients of Guimaras State College. The respondents were the beneficiaries of the skills training on Macramé Weaving which was offered to the community since 2010 up to the present. They were randomly picked from the different organizations in the community.

This study made use of descriptive research design. A total of 51 respondents were identified with majority (58.82%) having ages 40 and below, 82.35% were high school graduates, and 54.90% are female and are married. Majority of them have income below Php10,000.00.

The Macramé Weaving designs introduced and the choices of colors offered were all rated highly acceptable. The trained clients were selling their products at the Pasalubong Centers, to relatives and friends at the different offices, and other communities.

The respondents have indicated that the Macramé Weaving technology transferred is sustainable even beyond five years. Positive comments relative to the skills acquired were given by the respondents which state that they have refrained from doing vices such as gambling. They further indicated that Macramé Weaving made them busy the whole day, had provided them with additional income, and they were able to buy simple gadgets and appliances at home.

This means that the project is worth to be transferred to communities where the college operates.