THM PH - The Hand Maid PH

At home in the hub... soon. 🪡🧵

From artisans and makers to healers and culinary creators to mentors and teachers... meet our community at The Creative Commons by Altomonte Projects:

Mentors and Teachers -
Open Space (drama and art workshops/courses)
Ashtanga Yoga Baguio (yoga, mediation, MFR, sound baths)
Readability Center - Baguio (reading remediation program for children)

Wellness -
The Healing Room (by Gabriela Ysabel Altomonte, PTRP, KPI PRT, CSPT)

Culinary Creators -
Cafe Cueva (Cordillera-inspired cuisine)
Cafe de Angelo (espresso-based beverages, teas, and more)

Artisans and Makers:
Anti-Self Livelihood (hand painted garments by Mark Tandoyog)
Curly Yarn (crocheted creations by RL Abella-Altomonte)
Demi 2600 (handmade clay and resin jewelry)
Everything is Pine (handcrafted functional crafts from pine needles)
Ilala (garments featuring photographic imagery by Carina Altomonte)
Kora's Artshop (art prints by artist Kora Dandan Albano)
Mayat-an Handicrafts (basketry and handwoven crafts)
Nina's Table and Mountain High (artisanal food products)
Obra Maestra (collage artworks and kits by Andrea Fe Gomez)
Philippine Treasures (handcrafted home decor)
Pinsel (tie-dyed garments)
RetasewPH (scraps to creations)
Story Candle PH (handcrafted scented candles)
The Hand Maid PH (upcycled crafts)
Une Belle Creation (customized apparel)
AXLotl Craft Studio (handcrafted accessories by a young artisan)

Visit us at 10 Maya Street, Dizon Subdivision, Baguio City.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00AM to 8:00PM.

See you here! :)

Current of this scarf that I'm with colorful thread. It takes over two hours to accomplish one strip of color, and I have a long way to go! 🪡🧵

Benguet tote bags with patda (Benguet embroidery) for Justice ML. 🪡🧵

even after the

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Sunday is for shopping at the 🩷 We're here until 6 pm! Last day to see all the crafters together at #1 Yangco Rd. grounds.

We're here at the at Yangco St. ( ). There are so many craft booths to visit and workshops to join!

Patda is what we call our simple embroidery in Benguet. The symbols for mountains and stars are usually seen on the female native attire, mostly those of the Benguet Kankanaey. According to records, and as told by my teacher and cultural master for patda Basilisa Lim, patda started in Kapangan by Rose Fianza.

Making several items incorporating our patda. Before I applied this in a more contemporary way, I made sure to ask Auntie Lisa if it was okay, and she said yes. To other Benguet aunties and lolas, though, they are very particular about following cultural protocol versus other tribes in the Cordillera.

Used different shades of colored thread available in my supply box. Inspired by our Benguet traditional pattern, the output's color combination reminds me of my grandmother's Ilocos inabel beddings when I was young. A welcome surprise.

I'm finding my way again and making time to create. It feels good to have started, even with the misses. I'm excited and scared at the same time to execute the ideas that have been kept in that "to-make" drawer of mine. I feel rusty, but I hope to keep going. Just create, self.

Workshop Alert! Message Ginto Cafe Bistro to secure your slot!

Get hooked up with us on May 20, 2023 (Sat.) From 1pm-5pm!!! 🥰

Ginto Cafe Bistro incooperation with Workshop Central and Zarigurumi bring you a 4 hr. Crochet Workshop for beginners and intermediate levels. 🤗💖

Learn the gentle art of crochet and make dolls, purses, shawls, lace boarders and much more. 💖💖💖

Learn the basics of crocheting with Ms. Zari Dela Cruz of ZARIGURUMI. 🤗🌹

Inclusive of crocheting kit and Ginto Cafe Bistro Snacks. 🤘🤗

Limited slots only 😍😁🤗

Send us a DM and register NOW!!! 🥰

Limited slots only 😍😁🤗