With the magic of Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to get into the holiday spirit and celebrate with our loved ones. Searching for special gifts to delight the people on your list? This season of giving, consider giving gifts that give back.
Ayala Foundation offers a selection of artisanal goods, including pieces lovingly handcrafted by the communities they nurture. Shop these products at Ayala Foundation kiosks located at Greenbelt 5, Glorietta 2, and Alabang Town Center as well as pop-up stores at Seda hotels in Nuvali, Bonifacio Global City, and Makati Residences. You can also find products from their catalogue at select Christmas bazaars across the metro. All proceeds from these shops go back into supporting the sustainable livelihood projects for the Iraya Mangyan, an indigenous community that Ayala Foundation has supported since 1989.
Make the holidays more meaningful with these gifts that combine style with purpose.
Intricately crafted nito goods
These handwoven products are sure to bring rustic charm to any home. Made with nito vine, these crafts showcase unique designs which are both practical and exceptional in quality.
Protect surfaces in style with these chic coasters sets (starts at P420/ set of 6).
Gifting wine? Ditch the paper bag and elevate your presentation with a nito wine holder (P1,500).
This versatile fruit basket (P1,150) can be used in many ways – use it to store and display food or as an exquisite centerpiece for the dining table. You can also fill it up with artisanal goods to give your gift baskets an elegant touch.
Nito weaving is a tradition of the Iraya Mangyan community, an indigenous group from Oriental Mindoro. Iraya Mangyan artisans weave from the heart and each pattern is often unique to a certain weaver, which guarantees that every piece is one of a kind. Through the years, Ayala Foundation has supported the Iraya Mangyan through programs in education, housing, health, and sustainable livelihood.
Assorted Christmas ornaments
What better way to usher in holiday cheer than with Christmas décor, made by artisans from different communities supported by Ayala Foundation? Choose from a variety of festive ornaments such as the nito mini parol (P350), assorted Sibaltan trims (P1,345/ set of 6 with wooden box), and abaca angels (P400/ set of 3)
Add a native Filipino touch with this meticulously woven buri parol (P500) crafted by the women weavers of Sibaltan. Ayala Foundation has been working with local talents from Sibaltan, El Nido, Palawan since 2013 to help them scale up their operations and introduce their products into more markets.
Dog planters
A fan favorite, these adorable dog planters come in different breeds and sizes (P700-1,500). These make for the perfect gift for plantitas and plantitos alike.
Beaded accessories
Make a statement with these vibrant beaded accessories, also handcrafted by the Iraya Mangyan. Shop this colorful assortment of necklaces (P700) and earrings (P150).
Umbrella with nito print
One can never have too many umbrellas. This nito print umbrella is both unique and functional, not to mention a great way to admire the intricate weave patterns up close. Get the lightweight regular umbrella (P899) or the more heavy-duty golf umbrella (P1,100).
Splendor collection
For the art enthusiasts in your life, the Ayala Museum offers a variety of items inspired by Juan Luna’s long-lost work of art, Hymen, oh Hyménée! Support the arts and shop items such as posters (P200), postcards (P250 for a set of 5), notebooks (P450), and fans (P999) featuring details of the painting. Available at the Ayala Museum shop and online at shop.ayalamuseum.org
The celebrated painting Hymen, oh Hyménée is the centerpiece of the museum’s exhibit, Splendor: Juan Luna, Painter as Hero. As a bonus, if you and your loved ones have yet to visit the exhibit, consider giving an experience gift and see Splendor, which will be on display until the end of 2023.
The Ayala Museum, a leading art and culture institution managed by Ayala Foundation, serves to make Philippine history, art, and culture more accessible to the public.
Ayala Museum and Filipinas Heritage Library Membership Bundle
This holiday season, give the gift of arts and culture to your family and friends with an Ayala Museum and Filipinas Heritage Library Personal Membership! A Museum and Library Membership is their passport to one year of limitless fascination and inspiration with our rich arts and culture heritage, allowing them to explore what makes us uniquely Filipino through our exhibitions and diverse collections of art works and objects. With a Museum and Library Membership, they are entitled to:
· Unlimited visits to the Museum for one year, with free two (2) guests per visit
· Up to sixty (60) complimentary use of the Filipinas Heritage Library
· 10% discount on Shop items and Museya Kafe
· Discount on events such as concerts, workshops, and lectures
· Access to members-only curated events
Avail now as a wonderful gift for your loved ones for only P5,000 pesos. Comes with a special Christmas card and a welcome token. Go to the Ayala Museum Shop to purchase.
About Ayala Foundation
As the social development arm of the Ayala group of companies, Ayala Foundation envisions communities where people are creative, productive, self-reliant, and proud to be Filipino. Ayala Foundation is committed to community development, working closely with communities in identifying compelling developmental needs and providing suitable solutions with measurable outcomes. It implements programs under the following themes: Education, Sustainable Livelihood, and Love of Country.
Ayala Foundation welcomes partnerships to help improve lives of people in communities. If you wish to support our programs, visit https://donate.ayalafoundation.org or use bpiedonate.com.
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