Mapping the PHL crafting scene, one artisan at a time
Okay, so when you take the view from that perspective, that’s a pretty daunting task. Especially considering how vibrant and growing the handmade scene is in the country. It may not seem that way at first glance, but once you weigh in how ingrained…
Palaspas is to the Philippines as Origami is to Japan
And with the end of that weekend’s workshop came a persistent thought–“Why can’t the palaspas be to the Philippines as origami is to Japan?” This was born from one of Elmer’s statements during the workshop. Apparently, he had studied origami in Japan, and was impressed…
And we stalk your neighborhood for…
Palm leaves. Coconut leaves, to be exact. If you recognize the neighborhood in the background of the photo above (and if you live in the area), then you can rest assured that at least some of your neighbors actually stop to help strangers (when asked),…