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Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, New York, USA
21 – 24 August 2016
HOME (6) FASHION (5) HOLIDAY & GIFTS (1)
RETURNING (7) CSM Philippines Beatriz / Bella Trading
Arden Classic, Inc. Crystal Seas
Nature’s Legacy Megabijoux, Inc.
Finali Furniture & Home
Accessories
NEW (5) Craft Mill, Inc. Agsam Fashion Fern Stella Polare Manila
Shelmed Cottage Treasures Orient Meadow
Participating Companies: 12
CSM Philippines, Inc.Product Line: tableware, tabletop accessories
Materials: bone china
• Bone china is considered as the finest type of
porcelain, made of 50% calcined bone ash.
• The production of handmade fine bone china
requires a long and complex process by a skilled
team of artisans following only the highest
standards of quality.
• CSM Philippines retains the heirloom qualities of
genuine fine bone china yet with a much more
contemporary aura, evoking emotional resonance
through its design and execution.
• From modest beginnings in 1994, CSM’s products
have now found their way to many prominent home
décor wholesalers and retailers across the globe.
Erika Therese Manrique, Marketing Manager
A: Alphawood Compound, Brgy. Sto. Tomas
Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
T: +632.7106165 | +6349.8392951
E: [email protected] | [email protected]
W: www.csmphilippines.com
Arden Classic, Inc.Product Line: home décor and other accessories
Materials: casted brass, seashells, resin, stone, fish skin, coconut
shell, animal skin, cow bone, wood, fabric
• Since 2000, when Arden Classic started creating decorative art
pieces, it has distinguished itself for fine craftsmanship, a keen
attention to detail, and its alluring design direction: a marriage of
nature and finely-tuned artistic techniques.
• Each Arden art decor uses exquisite shells, such as the elegant
nautilus and the sought-after mother-of-pearl, among others, that
naturally abound in the waters surrounding the island.
• The fine art décor of Arden has been carried by some of the world’s
most prestigious outlets such as Harrods, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth
Avenue and Lane Crawford. It has likewise been a top supplier of
home décor art to prime designer labels as Ralph Lauren and Casa
Armani.
Jen Elizabeth C. Siarot, VP – Marketing & Finance
A: Soong II, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015
Philippines
T: +6332.238.5962
W: www.arden.ph
Nature’s LegacyProduct Line: home and garden accessories
Materials: Stonecast, Marmorcast, Brauncast, Naturescast, Nucast
• Nature’s Legacy incorporates locally abundant raw materials into
product design, using its natural aesthetic values, while ensuring
that these raw materials are responsibly sourced with careful
consideration of the environment.
• Indigenous materials such as local stone, agricultural and forest
waste are processed and combined with other mixed media using
fully integrated manufacturing methods to produce original
innovative designs which are executed with superior quality
craftsmanship.
• With a myriad of applications that run from occasional furniture,
home and fashion accessories, outdoor and garden, as well as
architecture, interior design and packaging, Nature’s Legacy
products own patents and copyrights in the USA, Europe, China
and the Philippines.
Pedro H. Delantar, Jr., President
A: Upper Cogon, Compostela, Cebu, Philippines
T: +6332.4258399 | +6332.4258400
W: www.natureslegacy.com
Finali Furniture & Home AccessoriesProduct Line: show pieces, wall displays, vases, candle holders
Materials: resin, stone, fiber glass, rattan, stainless steel wire, GRC,
indigenous materials
• Established in 1999, Finali commenced with a facility located
in Cebu City serving various Cebu-based export companies.
Following its unprecedented growth, the company launched a
combination of a warehouse and showroom to cater to the
tremendous number of growing clients. Over the years, it has
continuously provided unparalleled quality of consumer
products and services.
• Finali uses mixed media, such as handcrafted rattan intertwine
accented with cast metal and stone, abaca, wood, and stone
craft to create furniture and home accessories which
transcend trends and time.
Roberto Salazar, Manager
A: Riverside Canduman, Mandaue City
Cebu, Philippines
T: +6332.2364706
W: www.finalifurniture.ph
Craft Mill, Inc.Product Line: photo frames, desk accessories, multi-purpose
containers, special packaging, hospitality items, home accessories
Materials: paper, fabric, leather, recycled and natural materials
• Established in 1987, Craft Mill, Inc. is a multi-awarded, Filipino-
owned manufacturing firm that takes pride in its environment-friendly
creations, its clean, consistent workmanship, & its distinct style that
has managed to stay abreast of trends, while still retaining the
original character that sets Craft Mill apart from other handicraft
producers & exporters.
• Aside from being a viable business, Craft Mill has embraced as part of
its mission to teach skills to the unemployed members of
marginalized communities near its factory, including home-crafts that
could help idle housewives be productive and earn a living.
Renato B. Bautista, President/Owner
A: 238 Gen. Ordonez St., Marikina Heights
Marikina City 1810 Philippines
T: +632.9414232
W: www.craftmillinc.com
Shelmed Cottage TreasuresProduct Line: bags, baskets and storage, home accessories, lighting
Materials: abaca, browngrass, raffia
Just like the abaca fiber which is known for its sturdiness and tensile
strength, Shelmed Cottage Treasures is one of the few successful
abaca companies who have withstood the many challenges and
survived the stiff competition in the local and international market.
Shelmed stands for Sheldon and Mediatrix Villanueva, the couple
whose love affair with abaca production is as sturdy and stable as their
own love affair and married life. Twenty eight years ago at Daraga,
Albay Sheldon and Med who were both in their early twenties and newly
married started their business of producing quality abaca products
with an initial capital of only three thousand pesos.
From a company of 5 people, Shelmed has come a long way , now
numbering to 81 full time employees, 120 artisans and a support base
of 2,500 families. It has now distributed its products to 27 countries in
the world and works with various communities in the area.
Sheldon A. Villanueva, President
A: 843 Balagyas Street, Mandaluyong City
T: +632.725.1974
W: www.shelmed.com
Beatriz / Bella TradingProduct Line: bags, minaudieres, costume jewelry
Materials: metal, semi-precious stones, cotton thread
• Beatriz, known for its statement jewelry and clutches
developed with Filipino artisans nationwide, is a staunch
advocate of supporting local industries to strengthen our
economy.
• Carissa Cruz Evangelista is the lead designer of Beatriz. She
works with many artisans, manufacturers and livelihood groups
around the Philippines.
Carissa Cruz-Evangelista, Owner
A: 12 A United Street, Barrio Kapitolyo
Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
T: +632.6543512
W: www.beatrizph.com
Crystal SeasProduct Line: evening bags, handbags, jewelry
Materials: t’nalak, shells, pearls, beads
• Handweaving is a cherished tradition in Mindanao. Every thread is
harmoniously woven like the coexistence of the ancestral tribes of
Bagobo, Manobo, Mandaya, Maguindanao and T’boli, and
migrants of the present. Each fabric is bursting with life and color,
reflecting the diverse cultural facets of its people.
• Crystal Seas promotes Mindanao’s fine handloom weaving and
beadwork. Its artistry and craftsmanship are showcased in
products like bags, shawls and home accessories. Traditional
expertise is integrated with contemporary design to create each
meticulously handcrafted piece.
Carmaela Alcantara, Designer
A: 79-A General Luna Avenue
Davao City Philippines
T: +6382.2842804
W: www.crystalseashandwoven.com
Megabijoux, Inc.Product Line: hand-forged jewelry and fashion accessories
Materials: metal, shell, wood, resin
• Megabijoux combines industrial with natural materials,
integrating eminence into a wide range of timeless fashion pieces
inspired by streamlined and geometric patterns.
Rosemarie Oamil, General Manager
A: 290 SB Cabahug Street, Ibabao Estancia,
Mandaue City, Cebu Philippines
T: +6332.236.1753
W: www.themegabijoux.com
Agsam Fashion Fern
Product Line: fashion accessories
Materials: agsam (wild fern), beads, pearls, shells
• Agsam is a large fern indigenous to Surigao del Sur. The
strips from the fern’s stem are artfully woven by women
from tribes native to the region.
• Artist and Social Entrepreneur Gina Nebrida-Ty breathes
new life into the art of Agsam weaving by collaborating
with local weavers and mixing the material with other
natural materials sourced from the Philippines.
• More than bringing about viable commercial
marketability, both to the local and global market, it has
provided these women a sustainable livelihood as they
showcase their heritage and tradition.
Gina Ty, Proprietor
A: Two Serendra, McKinley Parkway
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines
T: +632.5763880
W: www.agsamfashionfern.com
Orient Meadow Export Corp.Product Line: fashion accessories, hats and bags
Materials: buntal, raffia, abaca, fabric
Rosario S. Olego, Managing Director
A: Rm. 902 Enterprise Bldg. 524 Quintin Paredes St.,
Binondo Manila, 1006, Philippines,
T: +632.241.1065 / 241.0957
• Orient Meadow transforms indigenous materials such as sinamay,
raffia, sabutan, buntal, pandan, and buri into finely crafted hats,
bags, and other fashion accessories.
• Having been in the business for more than 20 years, Orient
Meadow has exported its products to Europe, Canada, USA, East
Asia, and the Middle East.
Stella Polare Manila
Product Line: home accessories, holiday décor
Materials: fabric, wood, metal, glass
Ava Alcantara, Managing Director
1214 Tropical Avenue, BF Internationa, Las Piñas
City, Metro Manila, Philippines
T: +632.6662780
W: www.stellapolaremanila.com
• Stella Polare International Marketing is an export company based in
Manila, Philippines, that specializes in visual merchandising for
commercial establishments, hotel events, department stores, and other
miscellaneous institutions. Their products are all conceptualized by a
professional design team to ensure quality. Theydo intensive product
development and constant client collaboration in order to adequately
meet the needs of the market and clientele.
• The founder, Ava Alcantara, has 20 years of experience in the visual
merchandising industry. She has been conceptualizing products and
marketing them to international clientele from countries like Italy,
Germany, France, and the USA. She has also served as a developing
consultant of Paradise Italia, an export company in Florence, Italy.