Manila, Philippines - The artistry of the Everyday, the best words I can salute, to presents the Manila Fame’s collection of arts, fashion, design aesthetic, architecture, interior & furniture at its couture. The exhibition gives an overview of Philippines history and culture, focusing on the rich aesthetic traditions of local craftsmen. From ancient times to the present day, working with limited materials but an extensive vocabulary of symbols and motifs, Manila Fame has created objects that are both beautiful and practical. Intricately woven textiles, incised metal locks, and keys painted pottery and richly embroidered leather bags are just a few examples that are highlighted in.

The Indonesia pavilion, a collaboration between Indonesia Embassy, Ministry of Trade,  Ministry of SME & Cooperation, and Bandung Province showcased Indonesian batik handweaving applications on furniture, clothing, houseware, and installations. Miumosa as one of thirty curated SME showcased the 2019 collection of Provocative Origin which elevates the bold and eponymous Batik and Betawi Heritage into exquisite embellished footwear designs.

The program, in operation since 2015, has so far trained 103 new craftsmen in Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. The program aims to strengthen and enhance the use of the design in reinforcing cultural identity in the development and marketing of ASEAN products by sustaining the region’s master craftsmen. (Red.)