ZARATE MANILA

Back with a greater ambition and sharper curation, an experimental creative play showcased at Manila FAME (), the latest in Filipino contemporary design.

Ten thousand circles made not for perfection, but for persistence. Each stitch traces the memory of hands, each connection a quiet conversation between the material and the maker. From distance, the pieces read as a single object; up close, they reveal craftsmanship that holds them together.

Credit photo: Mazen Castro ()

"The fabric (wall structure) and the cavern (the paper) were the elements of this exhibition design. We wanted to create a structure that would neatly showcase the products and yet accentuate with an organic composition using paper, in different depths to create a texturized effect inspired in rocks or caves. It was a design entirely made with kraft paper and discarded textile fabric from Divisoria.”

Awarded as ‘KATHA: Best Sustainable Design’ at the 2024 Manila FAME ().

The Flowers of Flowers.

Ylang-Ylang; also known as ‘Cananga odorata’, is a tropical flower native in the Philippines. Its vibrant hues reveals a heritage deeply rooted in age-old traditions from the Philippine culture and spiritual spheres.The star-shaped blossoms play a unique memory of nature’s beauty and a sweet smelling nostalgia.

In Filipino traditions, Ylang-Ylang is not just a flower; it's a fragrant blessing woven into cultural tapestry of meaning. The intricate leis are exchanged as tokens of goodwill and best wishes that signifies purity of union and a promise of enduring love.

Ylang-Ylang Lighting | 100W x 100D x 50cmH