「植物會用奇妙的方式提醒我，它們能感受到人的貪念，如果我們過度索取，月桃明年可能就不再生長了。」
"Plants remind me in wonderful ways that they can feel human greed. If we take too much, the native Alpinia may not grow next year."
潘雅莉的月桃編織商品從市集擺攤起步，創業初期三年，她積極參與各類市集，用心展示商品，吸引人們對月桃工藝的關注與喜愛。隨著經驗累積，她也開始投入教學，進一步將月桃編織技藝分享給更多人，並讓這項工藝獲得更廣泛的認識與傳承。
隨著聲量逐年提升，潘雅莉的作品不僅在臺灣文博會、Pop-Up Asia及東京禮品展等國內外展會中亮相，更成為屏東縣政府及原民會等機關的合作夥伴，展現月桃工藝從在地邁向國際的可能性。在商品設計上，她以簡化圖紋的口金包與皮夾為代表，將傳統工藝融入當代的實用性設計。同時，她運用拼布概念，重新演繹原住民服飾的元素，讓作品呈現出平易近人又具文化深度的美感，實現工藝創新的同時，也開拓了更多市場機會。
Pan Ya-Li’s native Alpinia leaf woven goods began as a market stall venture. In the first three years of her business, she actively participated in various markets, carefully displaying her products to attract attention and appreciation. As she gained experience, she also began teaching, sharing the weaving skills with more people and further spreading recognition and inheritance of this craft.
As Pan Ya-Li’s reputation grew, her works were showcased at events like the Taiwan Cultural Expo, Pop-Up Asia, and Tokyo Gift Fair. She also collaborated with organizations such as the Pingtung County Government and the Council of Indigenous Peoples, bringing Alpinia leaf crafts to international audiences. In her product design, she blends traditional craftsmanship with modern practicality, using simplified coin purses and wallets as examples. Through patchwork, she reinterprets indigenous clothing, creating culturally rich yet accessible designs that balance innovation with wider market appeal.
潘雅莉 Pan Ya-Li
潘雅莉，來自屏東縣瑪家鄉的排灣族工藝家，致力於推廣月桃編織文化。自小對月桃葉懷有深厚情感，並在家人與部落的支持下，毅然決然地投入月桃編織的學習與創作。她創立了「桃布里文化創作空間」，希望將月桃編織與現代設計相結合，創造出既具傳統韻味又符合現代審美的作品。
在潘雅莉的作品中，月桃編織不僅保留了排灣族的傳統工藝，還融入了異材質的元素，展現出獨特的時尚感。她的創作涵蓋各種生活用品，如本次展出的月桃托特包，並積極參與各種文化活動，推廣月桃編織的多元應用。她認為，月桃編織是「平民美學」，能夠結合人文情感與藝術表現，帶領現代人重新發現這項傳統工藝的價值。
Pan Ya-Li, a Paiwan artisan from Majia Township in Pingtung County, is deeply committed to preserving and promoting the cultural art of Alpinia (shell flower) weaving. Her passion for this craft began in her childhood, and with the unwavering support of her family and community, she embarked on a journey to learn and create using Alpinia weaving. She founded "Ngat Studio" with the goal of merging traditional Alpinia weaving techniques with modern design, producing works that blend the charm of tradition with contemporary aesthetics.
In Pan Ya-Li's creations, Alpinia weaving not only preserves the traditional craftsmanship of the Paiwan people but also incorporates elements from other materials, resulting in a distinct sense of fashion. Her work encompasses a wide range of practical items, including bags and accessories, and she actively participates in cultural events to showcase the versatility of Alpinia weaving. Pan believes that Alpinia weaving embodies a form of "everyday aesthetics," effortlessly combining human emotion with artistic expression, and invites modern audiences to rediscover the significance of this timeless craft.
