Philippine Native Bags Go Chic!

Being a native Filipina, founder Marilyn after spending years in the major metropolis of Manila decided to return to her roots in the province of Negros Oriental.

Having a devout love of the Islands and the tropical climate she began looking into finding her true calling. With a background in retail selling clothing she realized how much she loved fashion. She wanted to combine her retail experience with her passion and soon found a perfect product line. Handbags and Accessories... Although she wanted to jump into buying and selling native handbags right away, she found that the quality varied from wholesaler to wholesaler.  They also varied from maker to maker as well and there seemed to be no standardization of pricing either.

With a big heart and a small budget, Marilyn began selecting and making agreements with makers for their handbags. Selecting only the best designs and the highest quality.  Much like the difference between single and double stitching, you will find some hand-woven bags have been made from expiring dry leaves and the like making the handbag less attractive with a shorter life cycle. "Finding the Right Maker is Key" she says and that can make the difference of a repeat order or never hearing from that customer again!

Marilyn is now poised to meet the demand. Her handbags are the designs of the local makers, allowing their years of tradition to blend into modern day fashion. It's obvious that the designs are timeless in there beauty and durability.  A timeless art that can be seen on the forearms of the everyday woman without regard to age or nationality.  From the good old straw beach bag to the coolest outdoor evening event she has something for everyone.

Marilyn says, "Our country may be small and poor, but we have some of the finest hand-bag weavers in the world. Women from all over the world enjoy our native handbags and accessories and many don't really even know that they came from the Philippines.  We are rich in tradition and skills that date back centuries. Many women don't realize the legacy they carry on there arms.