Last week, I ordered this scarf from Habi Batangan. I fell in love with their Scarlet Collection, especially the red and white striped one. It felt so casual-scholarly, kind of like the scarves that Hogwarts students would wear, but not too Griffyndor-ish. I HAD to have it.
Habi Batangan makes handwoven apparel and furnishings in Ibaan Batangas. The women who make them are called "Nanay Weavers" (nanay meaning mother, to those who don't speak Tagalog). Habi Batangan aims to provide sustainable income for these women and their families. Check out this photo of one of the Nanay Weavers, Nanay Ina. Click here for her story.
Here are more scarves from the Scarlet Collection. There might still be some left!
I messaged @habibatangan on Instagram and transacted from there. I paid Php 1199 + 50 shipping through BPI fund transfer. After 2 days, it arrived! They were very easy to talk to and they answer fast.
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| Nicely wrapped in blue paper |
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| Here's a lovely note from Habi Batangan. Remember to HANDWASH WITH CARE! |
As soon as I opened it, I used it right away unwashed because it was so cold in the office. I loved that it was soft (it's made with combed cotton) and thick enough to insulate me from the too-cold aircon air, yet it wasn't heavy. It's big enough to be a shawl but it's not too big to be a scarf too (68 inches x 28 inches). The closest thing I can compare the texture with is the blanket from Philippine airlines, but with this scarf a bit thicker. Zoom in closer to the photos so you can see the texture up close.
I had it washed as soon as I got home, because I couldn't wait to use it. After washing it came out even softer. It was awesome that the colors didn't run too! However, since I didn't handwash with care, it pulled some parts of the weave. I think our clothespin pulled some areas too but I'm hoping that it will re-adjust back in the next wash.
Check it out wrapped around my neck! I absolutely cannot wait to use it somewhere cold. *big smiles*
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| Snug in my Habi Batangan Scarf |
I couldn't wait to get another one for myself. This time, I ordered the a blue one! It wasn't posted on Instagram yet, but I DM'ed them so they let me snag one first. YAY!
Check out the rest of their gallery on Instagram for more. They came out with infinity scarves and they brought out their purple collection.
Habi Batangan
Website: www.habibatangan.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/habibatangan
Instagram: www.instagram.com/habibatangan
UPDATE (Nov 10): I bought 3 more after this! Check out these pics. I bought one in blue and two in ecru. The ecru looks more like light-yellow in person than in the photos. I was expecting it to be beige based on the photos on their Instagram. The blue one went to my sister, the ecru ones for mom and grandma.
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