These brands are perfect for spicing up your closet or home with more locally made items.
There’s a sense of pride that comes with owning high quality, Filipino-made items.
Though competition with international brands is fierce, making the conscious decision to support our homegrown brands allows local designers to flourish.
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From modern Filipiniana and indigenous textiles to woven bags and traditional furniture, these brands have got you covered.
Kultura
Kultura is the go-to for many who are looking for items with a local flair.
They’ve got everything from “handmade souvenirs, eco-friendly Barongs and fashionable Filipiniana to artisanal chocolates and more.”
The brand supports local communities and small businesses, all while embracing our heritage and taking pride in our national identity.
From March 16 to April 2, Kultura has set up a summer themed pop-up at SM Aura Premier.
Featuring a specially curated roster of guest brands alongside Kultura’s house brands, you can discover your next favorite local finds.
Piopio
Piopio’s mission as a brand is to “preserve and showcase Filipino artistry in everything that we do.”
Known for their vibrant indigenous and tribal textiles, the brand makes use of traditional weaving techniques to create pieces that can appeal to a younger generation.
While partnering with weavers and designers from all over the country, each handmade piece can take anywhere from two to six months to produce.
Their recent collaboration with BAÚL featured two bags mimicking different Ikat patterns. The beadwork highlights the process that goes into making these unique textiles.
Philux
Philux, founded in 1980, is one of the country’s leading furniture manufacturers.
The brand uses age-old Filipino craftsmanship techniques to create pieces that can be passed on from generation to generation.
Their furniture styles range from classic to contemporary, providing luxury pieces that can suit any Filipino home.
The new M Collection covers both the dining and living rooms with eye-catching clean lines.
Aranáz
Founded in 1999 by Becky Aranaz, the fashion accessories label takes pride in fine, handmade craftsmanship.
Most known for their bags made from locally sourced material, they have since grown from their humble beginnings to becoming a leading Filipino handbag brand.
Aranaz’s daughters, Amina and Rosanna, are instrumental in breathing new life into the brand and expanding their reach to the international market.
Aranáz currently has three stores in Manila while their products are available in boutiques around the world.
Banner image via Instagram @kulturafilipino.
