Lifestyle: Likhang Habi At Kultura

Toast clutch by Goodluck Humans. The group is known for threadwork with crafting techniques culled from quilting.	Parol earrings from Goodluck Humans. These fabric components are sewn by women from Jeremiah Street, a low-income community in Las Piñas, who have since learned the craft.	These Flower Brooches by Goodluck Humans are made by workers with crafting techniques culled from quilting, soft-toy making, embroidery, and patchwork.
Baro+Saya is a collection of contemporary dresses inspired by the barong and Iloilo’s hablon fabric.	Raffia bags from MCV Designs available at the Likhang Habi + Kultura.	Plant hanger that is hand knotted with durable nylon string or sateen cord by Milvidas.
Floor poufs are hand-crocheted with four strands of acrylic yarn and comes in variety of sizes from Milvidas.	Creative Definitions opens more opportunities for Negrense craftsmen.  Its latest venture is a partnership with the Negros 9 weavers, a group of local weavers that come from a remote area in the mountains of Kabankalan, Negros Occidental.	Handwoven shawls made from 100% Philippine cotton from Creative Definitions available at the Likhang Habi at Kultura bazaar.
Balud Craft showcases the unique okir design of Tugaya, Lanao del Sur in their wooden baul inlaid with mother-of-pearl or nautilus shell.	Balud Craft was established to showcase the Maranaw Balud, textile with a wave motif.

HABI: The Philippine Textile Council and Kultura join together to support weaving communities and celebrate Filipino craftsmanship with the Likhang Habi at Kultura bazaar on April 13 to 15 at the SM Mega Fashion Hall.

The bazaar showcases locally grown Philippine cotton, textiles, traditional crafts and uniquely Filipino products: woven Negrense products, handbags made from rattan, raffia, and pandan, personal care items using coconut oil and herbs.  These are artisans and enterprises that keep Filipino traditions alive and relevant today.  

While Kultura highlights Filipino artistry, ingenuity, and heritage in the products it sells in its stores; the Philippine Textile Council, on the other hand, strives to promote local cotton and raises awareness on the importance of keeping our weaving traditions alive.

Some of Kultura’s participating brands include Nooks, EN barong Filipino, Zarah Juan, Rurungan sa Tubod Foundation, Jerschel, Jhazz Footwear, Casa Mercedes, La Obra and Hijo, Gifts & Graces Foundation, Yakan Cooperative, Galvez, Beyond Borders, La Bon Vie, Adorno, P1, Island RKOC, Precious Herbal, Daila, Tropical Shop, Cocobody, Isla Oriente, Lunas, Healthy Pinoy, and Bedrock. 

Kultura and Habi support weaving communities and help them continue with traditional textile products as well developing new ones so that their craft remains relevant today.

Likhang Habi x Kultura participating brands are Nardas, Tagolwanen, Balud Crafts, Milvidas, WVN, MCV Designs, Hola Lili, Baro’t Saya, Creative Definition, Akaba, Goodluck Humans, Yakang Yaka, and Ruby Roa. 

Uniquely Filipino products are available at Kultura in SM Makati, Megamall, Mall of Asia, SM Aura Premier, SM City Cebu, SM Seaside, SM Lanang Premier and the newly opened Kultura at The Podium and at most SM Stores.  Its boutiques are located at Taal Vista Hotel, Pico de Loro, Molo Mansion Iloilo.  Visit  HYPERLINK "http://www.kulturafilipino.com" www.kulturafilipino.com to discover more about Kultura.