MANILA – An upcoming artisan’s fair at the Rockwell Tent in Makati promises to offer nothing but museum-quality Philippine arts and crafts, from hand-painted table runners to stylish purses.
The annual maARTE artisan fair of the Museum Foundation of the Philippines is expected to bring together up to 60 participants selling products not usually found in malls.
The event, which will be held from August 23 to 25, aims to encourage Filipinos to appreciate their artistic heritage.
One of the artisans who will be participating in this year’s maARTE fair is award-winning jewelry designer Ann Ong, who is known for her gold-dipped metal cuffs and neckpieces.
There is also Riqueza by Erica Concepcion-Reyes, which features vintage Filipino jewelry; high-quality fabric from Tepiña; intricately designed coasters, picture frames and serving trays by Creative Definitions; pottery by Joey de Castro; and abaniko (fan) by Monchet Y Cia.
One can also expect to see works by Studio Bohemia, Balay ni Atong, Two Chic and Art of Gold Enterprises, among others.
“We want to boost productivity to make their businesses sustainable,” maARTE 2013 co-chair Maritess Pineda said during a recently held media launch for the event. “We want to provide artisans a venue where they can market their products... [so we] transferred to a bigger venue, to Rockwell.”
"The more you buy, the more you support [our artisans]," Pineda added.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
