Likhang Habi Market Fair (Haul)

Good evening ladies,

Last Sunday, Dawn and I went out to show our support for the traditional Philippine textiles and other traditional products which just scream "proudly pinoy" at Likhang Habi Market Fair in Glorietta.

Event brochure and a new event on November

This is actually an annual event put together by HABI, the Philippine Textile Council. According to one of the sellers it is usually held in October. In this event you will get to see all the different textile works from the diverse tribes of our country and see how their weaving culture and heritage is slowly making it's mark into the current styles.

Though the fair's main focus is a showcase of Philippine traditional textiles, there are a lot of stalls that have organic products that are again, proudly pinoy. 

The first stall we visited, Silahis has a variety of not just cloths and clothes but also organic soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and even insect repellants made from virgin coconut oil. They also have a lot of weaved baskets and bags as well as carved jewelries.

Silahis 

Of course Dawn and I could not pass up the opportunity to try their bath soaps.

Silahis Virgin Coconut Soap - 3 for PhP 145.00 (PhP 50.00 each)

Silahis Beauty Bar (VCO with papain, salicylic acid, and niacin) - 3 for PhP 200.00

If you're interested in trying them out as well, here are details on where and how to find The Silahis Center.

Website

Facebook

email: export@silahis.com

Tel No.: (+632)527-2111, 13. 14/527-3842

Fax: (+632)527-2112

744 Calle Real del Palacio (Gen. Luna) Intramuros, 1002 Manila

Next shop that we visited is Custom Made Crafts Center.

As the name implies, they customize certain items like notebook covers, letter openers, and placemats (to name a few) using Philippine traditional textiles.

Notebook with Hinabol cover (hand-woven abaca thread by Higaonon women of Bukidnon)

The notebook holders are hardbound with a little cushion added. The notebooks themselves can be changed (the default notebook is a Green Apple notebook) so no need to worry when the notebook finally runs out.

 Bamboo Ballpens - PhP 60.00 each

Letter Opener (with Mangyan poem carved on the wood) - PhP 60.00

 If you happen to have an event and are planning on ordering customized giveaways, they require a minimum of 50 orders. If you happen to want products for your company, they can insert your company name in the product as long as you meet the minimum order. Below is a link to their facebook page, instagram, and website along with other contact details if you're interested in their products.

Facebook
Instagram
Website

Telephone: (02) 929 3665

Fax: (02) 929 3665

email: info@cmcrafts.org

92A Masikap Ext., Brgy, Central, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines 1100

We also found the brand that VP Robredo was spotted wearing a lot, Linea Etnika.



Beige Adriana Dress

I'm sure a lot of you know it already but for those who don't (like me until today), it is a recently launched brand by Quezon City VM Joy Belmonte and her friend Looie Lobregat. The two both design the dresses inspired by native designs.


Blue and off white Yakan sinaluan (bamboo) design on Chinese collar and both pocket slits.

The designs are a bit pricey but they are perfect for those office-to-play type of days.

Here are the links to their facebook page, instagram and website if you want to check out their other dress designs.

Facebook
Instagram
Website

We also found some surprising products as well. Here are some of them:

Tsaa Laya Java Banaba (Balbas Pusa) Pyramid Teabags - PhP 290.00

Dawn: It was LOVE at first sip! It's tea for cleansing too!


Tsaa Laya Java Banaba (Balbas Pusa) Pyramid Teabags - PhP 150.00

Jumimo by Vickit
email: jumimo.by.v@gmail.com
09166607048 / 7341978

Necklace - PhP 150.00



Eyeglass holder - Php 150.00
Bracelet - Php 150.00

Jumimo by Vickit
email: jumimo.by.v@gmail.com
09166607048 / 7341978

Rosary - Php 100.00
Necklace - PhP 150.00


Necklace - Php 150.00
Beads from South Cotabato

Simone's Original Snacks Cheesy Carrots - PhP 250.00

Sun-dried carrots and cheese!

Yvette's Bags and Beads Collection

Laptop Bag- PhP 2,500.00 (Made of straw and can carry up to 19 kilos) 

Well, that's all the shopping that we did at Likhang Habi. We hope to visit again in the next event on November. It's great to see that though Philippine traditional textiles and native products were forr a time, forgotten, a renewed appreciation for them has started to bloom and is steadily being fostered.

Do visit the shops above and support our local products. We hope to see you in other events like this!

Cheers,

LIZ

New Drink Discovery: Frizzantea

Hey everyone!

Liz and I discovered something very yummy last Thursday when we attended Canmake's Spring/Summer Collection Launch. Before we left the event, we got a small package containing a plastic cup. We were puzzled when we got this because there was no mention of a drink sponsor in the event.

Since we were going to walk around the Ayala malls, we decided to drink it immediately to avoid the chances of it spilling inside the paper bag. Our first sip was surprising. We didn't know what this juice was. We guessed that it's something fruity (because of the packaging which didn't have labels)... like a fruit flavored milkshake. Our guess was close but still not correct. It was smooth, fruity, and refreshing. I think I had a blueberry one while Liz got lychee. Those are just guesses though.

 We were intrigued on what it is about so as I was looking around the package, I saw a little note and it contained the following product descriptions:

Who is Frizzantea Inc.?

"Frizzantea Incorporated (FINC), is the business behind the Bubble Tea Kiosks, Frizzantea.

Our products include a variety of Bubble Tea concuctions with the Popping Bobas (bubble bursting) fruit based; they are not the regular chewy Tapiocas. The Popping Boba series, being creative and joyful yet healthy and tasty, has changed the perspective of the Bubble Teas in Town."

"FINC. was registered in the Philippines on July 2013.

The company was created thry a casual business meeting with the President of KK Food Trading; they are the biggest logistics consolidator and distribution company in Germany.

The idea of testing the Philippine market with the Bursting Popping Bobas was presented by the conglomerate and then shipped all the Frizzantea components all the way from Germany to the Philippines."

Who is behind FINC?

"The founder and President of the company, Nhorrie F. Wang who is married to a Taiwanese was very much excited with this business venture since the concept is very familiar to her particularly being originated from Taiwan but has evolved successfully in the whole world.

Frizzantea business partners are the four (4) Joseph brothers who own the biggest wines and spirits distribution in the Philippines—Philippine Wine Merchants."

What is Frizzantea?

"Frizzantea means cold and frozen bubble tea sparkling with Popping Bobas. The bubbles are coming from our freshly brewed teas. The name was originated from the "Frizzante Wine" which means sparkling.

The Bursting Popping Boba is a frurity juice ball that is created with real fruit juice inside while coated with a clear gummy like skin outside. Eating it is synonymous to enjoying juice filled caviar. It is Frizzantea's signature toppings in all the drinks.

Frizzantea Inc. boasts its well-blended and carefully prepared concoctions that will be loved by the Philippine market across ages.

FINC guarantees the consumers a wonderful Frizzantea experience!"

It's tea! It's a bubble tea!!! I would never have guessed that. I've never drank one that doesn't have the usual tapiocas, jelly, or pudding. It really gave us a new experience when it comes to drinking tea—and it's a delicious experience at that!

I tried googling about Frizzantea but got no luck. I wanted to try other flavors so if you know their other locations, please comment them below. :)


Cheers,
DAWN