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5 Homegrown crafts makers


Published on: STATUS magazine, 2018

A list of local jewelry makers.


There are some pieces in your jewelry box that are heirlooms of the inspiring women before you. Whether it is rings, necklaces, earrings, or bracelets it is precious and timeless. These personal ornaments elevate any look and confidence. A small piece of jewelry could make you feel empowered, elegant, and important.


Adding a touch of class to your style doesn't have to break the bank or be lavish. Minimal and sleek with the quality assured to be the best, these five homegrown crafts makers have mastered the aesthetically unique taste of the modern Filipina.


Cari


Delicate and girly trinkets made for fashion-forward women. These handmade pieces are simply easy to mix and match with any outfit. It is made to adorn modern women for their everyday wear.


NAMI


Translating to Ilonggo, NAMI means "nice‟ and that is what they are all about. They are simply

nice looking hair accessories and jewelry in silver and gold. A passion project by Cath Sobrevega and Ina Tirthdas, NAMI jewelry tells and makes stories. These pieces could last a lifetime and would hold the memories that lie with it.


Nove


Nove's latest collection, Nove Baroque, is the chic-est one yet. With its sleek golden lines and

artsy designs, it could give your look the right punch of quirkiness. It's perfect for trotting around the city or attending art galleries.


Studio 925


Led by Janina Arias and Patricia Peralta, Studio 925 is a place where you could learn silversmithing. Passing on their family wisdom with handcrafted jewelry, Janina and Patricia started their own line that then expanded to their creative learning space.


The Deco Series is the Studio 925's first jewelry collection. Their pieces are precise geometrically themed and skillfully hand-crafted items that are a unique must-have.


Tawhai Studio


Embracing her true Filipino roots, this jewelry brand is named after the Hilagaynon translation of "relaxed.‟ Coming from a genealogy of jewelers, Patricia Sarabia-Espinosa is a 3rd generation Sarabia jeweler. Inspired by the works of her grandmother, Patricia started Tawhai to make artisanal jewelry that symbolizes the freedom and independence of Filipino women.

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