<![CDATA[Baduy weaving can be understood not only as a textile with particular forms and functions but also as a human activity shaped by experience, skills, knowledge, perseverance, and interaction with the environment. This study aims to philosophically examine the essence of weaving based on the experience of a Baduy weaver in Kanekes Village, Lebak Regency, Banten. This research employs a qualitative approach through philosophical inquiry and descriptive-interpretive analysis. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews with a weaver, observations of the weaving process, and field documentation. The findings indicate that weaving activities follow the weaver’s daily rhythm, and the time devoted to weaving may vary according to the distribution of activities with other forms of work, including farming. The weaving process also demonstrates practical knowledge concerning materials, tools, movements, repetition, and the ability to adapt to the conditions of the materials and the surrounding environment. Philosophically, the essence of weaving does not merely lie in the finished textile but in the human experience of transforming knowledge into action. Skills are developed through repetition and experience, while values such as perseverance, patience, precision, and adaptability emerge from the creative process itself. Thus, the sustainability of weaving as a traditional art depends not only on the existence of its products but also on the continuity of knowledge, experience, skills, and the ability to practice them.]]>
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