Katutubong Kamay Handicrafts Co.

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About the organization

KATUTUBONG KAMAY HANDICRAFTS Co. is a society-centered, social enterprise with IP (indigenous people) communities as partner-beneficiaries in crafting fashionable and marketable handmade accessories. It employs creative and skilled indigenous communities through the handicraft-making livelihood under their respective brand names.

Business Category

Retail & Ecommerce

Business Sub-Category

Filipino handcrafts, Jewelry, bags & accessories

Year Founded

2014

What makes it a social enterprise?

KATUTUBONG KAMAY HANDICRAFTS Co. aims to Enhance indigenous people ingenuity and translate this to an opportunity that will work towards the community's advantage. They envision sustainable and empowered Indigenous communities with a sense of pride and dignity in their culture, craftsmanship and heritage.

Through collaboration with indigenous communities, partner companies, social enterprises, and other established stakeholders who share the same vision for indigenous communities, KKH commits to provide sustainable livelihood, promote indigenous materials and preserve the culture of indigenous communities.

The company’s first venture is a partnership with Brgy. San Miguel, Sitio Kati-kati, Province of Guimaras, Aeta Community. The community’s exceptional craftsmanship grounded on their culture and belief paved way for a 100% handmade, fashion line under the brand name Maruyog Charms. By selling those accessories as high-end products at a better price than what they can get on the local market and by making it a global brand, the Aeta community can aspire to have a more stable source of income from the production of their art.