About
We only sell what someone we know has made.
Kamayari started in 2016 as a stall selling baskets from one weaving family in Baliuag, Bulacan, north of Manila. Today we buy from 14 workshops across the Philippines, and the rule hasn’t changed.
Our story
It started with one workshop and a borrowed van.
Every piece is woven, carved or fired by hand in one of 14 workshops across Luzon and the Visayas, the northern and central islands of the Philippines. We visit each workshop before we list their work, so ask about any product and we’ll tell you who made it.
Since 2016
In numbers
A small business with long relationships.
2016
The year we opened
14
Makers and suppliers we work with
120+
Products available to order
2 days
Average reply to an enquiry
The people who make it
Every piece starts in a small workshop. These are the makers we’ve bought from for years, and the reason each piece looks the way it does.
Weaving
Rosa Villanueva
Habihan Weavers · Argao, Cebu, Philippines
“My mother taught me to weave on this loom. Now I teach the young ones on our street.”
Basketry
Liza Dulnuan
Sinag Workshop · Ifugao, Philippines
“Every tray we weave is used for our own rice harvest before we sell one.”
Woodwork
Joel Santos
Luwad Studio · Baguio, Benguet, Philippines
“Every frame is cut, joined and oiled by hand, so no two pieces are quite the same.”
How we buy
The owners
Meet the owners
We opened the shop to keep these crafts in everyday homes.
Mara and Paolo grew up with woven baskets and clay jars in every corner of their grandparents’ house in the Philippine provinces. When they couldn’t find the same pieces in Manila, they started driving out to the workshops themselves.
They still visit every maker, choose each piece and answer most enquiries personally. If you message the shop, it’s usually one of them who replies.
Mara and Paolo Reyes
Founders
How it works
In a customer’s home
Customer highlight
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The chair is the first thing guests ask about. The shop told us who wove it and how long it took, and now that story comes up every time.
Bea Castillo
Quezon City, Philippines · Bought the Solihiya Lounge Chair
FAQ
Common questions
Can’t find your answer? Send us a message and we’ll get back to you.
How long does an order take?
Items in stock are ready within a few days. Made-to-order pieces usually take two to six weeks, and we confirm timing when you enquire.
Do you deliver to my area?
We deliver locally and can quote for other areas. Tell us where your order is going and we’ll confirm the cost.
Can I request a custom size or finish?
Often, yes. Mention what you need in your enquiry and we’ll check what’s possible.
Can I see products in person?
Visit during opening hours. If you’re coming for a specific piece, message us first so we can have it ready.