Heading to MaArte Fair 2026? Here are the local brands to put on your radar

Clothing and shoes

Jhaz

Laguna-based footwear brand Jhaz has been making hand-stitched abaca shoes since 2006. The brand works with local communities in Laguna to create its pieces, with footwear priced at around P3,000.

For MaArte, Jhaz brings its take on Filipino-made footwear to a fair known for spotlighting local craftsmanship.

Angie's Yakan Handloom Weaving

From Zamboanga, Angie’s Yakan Handloom Weaving works with weavers from Basilan and Zamboanga to preserve Yakan weaving traditions. The brand uses materials such as cotton blends and cotton crochet in its handcrafted pieces.

The brand was started by Angelita Ilul with just P200, combining the weaving skills she learned in Ilocos Sur with techniques from her Yakan mother-in-law. From three weavers, it has since grown into a community supporting around 40 weavers and their families.

Etsuka

Etsuka gives Japanese heritage fabrics a new life through contemporary pieces. The brand works with textiles such as vintage kimono fabrics, making each creation feel distinct and rooted in Japanese craftsmanship.

Check this out if you're drawn to pieces that combine traditional textiles with a more modern styles.

Angkan

Founded by designer Carol de Leon, Angkan combines contemporary design with Filipino craftsmanship, creating resort accessories, handbags, and shoes while working with artisans across the country.

Its Rich Gypsy collection features limited-edition pieces made from salvaged natural fabrics and finished with hand embroidery by indigenous communities in the Philippines.

Happy Andrada

Filipino designer Happy Andrada gives traditional Filipiniana pieces a contemporary spin, incorporating heritage textiles and artisan craftsmanship into modern silhouettes. Her work has been showcased internationally, including in London, Paris, Tokyo, and Seoul.

At MaArte, look out for her “Magic Filipiniana,” which changes color when photographed with flash, as well as her barong hoodie, which has been worn by Bretman Rock.

Vesti

Vesti takes inspiration from the weaving heritage of tribal communities, particularly in Mindanao, and translates it into contemporary bags and accessories. The brand has been working with Mindanao weavers since its launch in 2012.

Among the pieces at MaArte is its limited-edition 2026 collection of spherical ball bags, featuring Philippine Terno-shaped sleeves, handwoven indigenous fabrics, Callado accents, and metal handles.

Follow Your Heart

Discover Follow Your Heart, your go-to destination for uniquely crafted, printed, and embroidered bags and organizers that blend sustainability with vibrant local artistry.

At the top of your must-check-out list should be their Lambat bags (P2,500-P3,200). Expertly crafted from repurposed fabrics and retasos, these bags feature a design of netting layered over a bold colored base, accented by charming, handmade little fish appliqués that make every single piece completely one-of-a-kind.

Riotaso

Riotaso is a fashion label built entirely on creativity and sustainability. True to its clever name, the brand transforms ordinary scrap fabrics into extraordinary, wearable statements. Driven by a powerful social mission, founder Rio Estuar partners closely with local communities to teach pattern-making skills, providing sustainable livelihood opportunities. From everyday visors and caps to standout bags, jackets, and pants, every piece proves that waste-conscious fashion can be deeply impactful and effortlessly stylish.

Kingsmen

Established in 1968, Kingsmen is one of the Philippines' longtime menswear brands, known for bespoke suits and barongs. This year marks its first MaArte Fair appearance.

For its latest collection, the brand combines the structure of vintage Japanese kimono silk with the rich textures of traditional Philippine weaves. The pieces are priced at around P9,000 to P18,000.

Habile

Habile showcases handmade pieces that highlight Filipino craftsmanship and creativity. Each piece feels thoughtfully made, making it a nice addition to your list of local finds at MaArte.

Accessories

Arnel Papa

Renowned jewelry designer Arnel Papa has turned indigenous Philippine materials into bold, sculptural accessories. His creations use materials such as carabao horn, bone, seashells, kamagong wood, brass, and copper, with each piece handcrafted by local artisans.

Earrings start at around P4,500, while necklaces go for P10,000 and above, making these pieces more of an investment if you're looking for statement jewelry with a distinctly Filipino character.

Amami

Filipino social enterprise AMAMI works to preserve traditional jewelry-making techniques through handcrafted silver and gold filigree and tambourine pieces. Its collection includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and cufflinks, combining heritage techniques with designs that can easily work in a contemporary wardrobe.

Strozzi

Cebu-based accessory and jewelry brand Strozzi turns Filipino childhood memories and local culture into playful, statement-making pieces. Founded by designer Strozzi Abecel Rosende in 2008, the brand draws inspiration from familiar sights like jeepneys, fiestas, and tropical imagery.

Raja Watch Co.

Manila-based Raja Watch Co. creates timepieces designed as more than just functional accessories. Founders Raj and Niko spend at least 200 hours designing each timepiece, with the brand producing its watches in small quantities.

Around 50 percent of the components are either made or assembled by hand, while each watch goes through multiple manufacturing and quality-control processes before reaching its wearer.

Beauty and wellness

Amara

Amara creates handcrafted fragrances in the Philippines using ingredients sourced from the Middle East. The local perfume brand offers another option for shoppers looking to discover scents beyond the usual international labels.

Al & Marie Fragrances

Al & Marie Fragrances creates fresh, clean scents made for everyday wear, especially in the Philippines’ tropical climate. The brand also puts emphasis on responsible production, from cruelty-free and vegan practices to fair treatment of the people behind each fragrance.

Home and Decor

Island Home Supply Co.

Island Home Supply Co. turns seashells, particularly mother-of-pearl, into handcrafted pieces for the home. Its collection includes soap holders, cutlery, folding trays, and table napkin holders.

The pieces are a good find for anyone looking to add natural materials and a little Filipino-inspired detail to their everyday spaces.

Cornerstone Pottery

Cornerstone Pottery brings handmade ceramics to MaArte, offering pieces that add a more artisanal touch to the home.

If you're browsing the fair for something beyond fashion and accessories, its pottery is worth a stop for those looking for functional pieces with a handmade feel.

Food and Beverage

Auro Chocolate

Award-winning tree-to-bar brand Auro Chocolate works directly with local cacao farmers to create chocolates that highlight Filipino cacao and tropical flavors.

Its latest collection takes a playful approach to familiar Filipino street food, with chocolate creations inspired by pugo, eggs, and even isaw. They look like the real thing at first glance, but are, of course, made of chocolate.

Sweet Kamote

Sweet Kamote makes crispy snacks from real sweet potatoes sourced from local Filipino farms. Made fresh in small batches without preservatives, artificial flavors, or MSG, their sweet potato snacks are an easy grab for a crunchy merienda. We recommend that you try their Sweet Corn and Truffle chips.

Philiphibs Homemade

Philiphibs Homemade brings Filipino flavors into snackable treats, including their crunchy dulong and ube offerings. They’re the kind of unique local finds you’ll want to take home and share, or keep all to yourself.

LASA Tsokolate by LPC

Making its third appearance at MaArte Fair, LASA Tsokolate celebrates Filipino cacao and chocolate through thoughtfully made local treats. It’s a great stop for discovering Filipino flavors in a more elevated, modern form.

The Power of SLOW

The Power of SLOW offers a refreshing coconut flower sap drink made from coconuts grown in Palawan. Naturally sweet and low-GI, it’s a Filipino-made take on hydration for those looking for something beyond the usual sugary drinks.

SULÀ

SULÀ creates premium Filipino liqueurs using locally sourced ingredients, including coconuts from Laguna, cacao from Davao, and coffee beans from Batangas. The bottles also come with the brand's signature pearl-shaped cork, giving them a distinctive look that makes them easy to spot at the fair.