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We came across lots of old stocks (in good condition), excess from made-to-orders, discontinued items, loosely handwoven pieces (but compacts when washed) & some items with minimal flaws - small 'runs' due to being handwoven & slight stains which will disappear after washing.

We would never send used or damaged stock to our customers, but it gave us an idea...and that is our first ever Clearance Sale which will run for 1 month (from September 10 - October 10, 2018) or until supplies last.

Sale items are final and there is only a limited number of each handwoven piece. Product inventory...

We came across lots of old stocks (in good condition), excess from made-to-orders, discontinued items, loosely handwoven pieces (but compacts when washed) & some items with minimal flaws - small 'runs' due to being handwoven & slight stains which will disappear after washing.

We would never send used or damaged stock to our customers, but it gave us an idea...and that is our first ever Clearance Sale which will run for 1 month (from September 10 - October 10, 2018) or until supplies last.

Sale items are final and there is only a limited number of each handwoven piece. Product inventory...

Avail of 10% discount (for a minimum purchase of P1000 on any item) when you use code - BUWANNGWIKA at checkout. Hurry! Limited to 20 uses only, one per customer.

Handloom weaving is a process where thread that makes up the warp and weft are interwoven in an upright wooden handloom (in Ilocano, we call it "pag-ablan") by one or two weavers. Ilocano blankets or Ilocos blankets (also called inabel) are made from yarns of cotton, polyester, acrylic and rayon. The yarns are arranged in a wooden handloom to create varied and unique designs.

Two weavers work on a single wooden handloom to produce inabel blankets. The process is intricate and labor-intensive especially for trambia, brocade and overshot weaves so weavers must master synchronizing the movements of their hands and...