Tags: Furniture
By Nikka Garriga
CABANATUAN CITY, NUEVA ECIJA — Furniture and home decors made of wood are often preferred for its antiquity and durability, though it can be quite bulky in form.
This is why Jesse and Maggie Suncuaco thought about making smaller pieces, which would be easier to transport from their home town in Nueva Ecija to trade fairs and exhibits across the country.
“We first started making handcrafted caravan carts because it fits what Nueva Ecija is known for, which is agricultural products,” says Jesse, co-founder of Jeslyn Marie Marketing.
The success of the Novo Ecijano carts had the couple carrying on with more pieces inspired by unique Filipino culture, such as the ‘Mang Ta-Taho,’ farmers and carabao figurines, to name a few.
They also make lamps in different sizes, from floor and table to hexagon-shaped and ostrich nest lamps all made with indigenous material.
“We have local communities from various parts of Central Luzon supply us with rattan, runo and drip wood, among others. But we mostly use scrap since we also advocate reusing and recycling of materials,” he adds.
Prices start from P150 for candle holders to about P4,500 for the lamp shades depending on the size and design.
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