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ELYU Weaving Handwoven Inabel Towels

Diorell Wednesday, October 17, 2018
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Last week, I saw in ELYU Weaving's IG story that some 'hater' said that they were copying designs from another local seller.

It was a long response but here's the gist (It was a much longer response, read the thread here).
  1. Inabel weaving is a centuries-old traditional method in the Philippines so of course there's going to be similarities in designs. 
  2. Inabel weaving is also a dying tradition -- all the more we need to keep it alive by supporting the artisans, rather than sow animosity and unhealthy competition.
But you know, haters gonna hate... so *shrug*

Anyway, thanks to this 'hater' and to ELYU Weaving's passionate response, it led me to check out their profile and found something I wanted to give to my friends for Christmas!

I ended up purchasing the beach towels on SALE (a set of 4 towels for 950). My total bill ended up 3 sets x 4 + 300 shipping fee -- it comes out 263 php per towel -- which I think is a pretty good deal!



Also, I'm very thankful to ELYU Weaving for being able to squeeze everything in one JRS Express package so I don't have to pay more for shipping. (Thanks a lot Ms. Nogueras for the great customer service!)

The following day, it arrived! Super quick since it came all the way from San Fernando La Union! 



Check out the details up close. The weaving is very neatly done and the designs are consistent. As with any woven products, be careful with pulling and keep away from objects that could snag the fabric.


It can also be a scarf because it's super cozy and it falls just right. It can also be a throw blanket in the living room. I honestly think it's too pretty to be a towel, but if you're an avid instagrammer, this towel would go great with your #SwimsuitOfTheDay beach pictures.


I hope you check out the rest of ELYU Weaving! Aside from beach towels, they also make personalized towels and blankets. Here's a sample of the personalized blanket being made.



Also, with Christmas around the corner, I hope you consider a good chunk of your gifts locally. With the country's inflation and the price of peso going down, it's getting more difficult for people to buy basic necessities -- All the more we need to support the local businesses so our fellow Filipinos will have a happy Christmas!

ELYU Weaving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoguerasWeaving/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elyuweaving/

Gift Ideas: Timbre Unplugged by Sustainably Made (Review)

Diorell Tuesday, December 27, 2016
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It's a little too late to be posting gift ideas, since Christmas was just a few days ago. For those who are still cramming on their gifts (I know I am), here's a cool item that you should consider giving your audiophile friends.

When my friends moved to a new house, we wanted to get them a nice little housewarming gift. They love listening to music (their Spotify is well-utilized), so we got them the Timbre Unplugged Wooden Speakers in red (Php 600) from Sustainably Made. I bought this in the Yabang Pinoy Bazaar in Glorietta sometime around September 2016.

The Timbre Unplugged is made entirely from mahogany hardwood from Pangasinan, finished with tung oil and beeswax. No batteries or plugs needed which makes them easy to bring around.

My friends use it in the kitchen while cooking, in the bathroom while showering, in the bedroom while relaxing... Here's a photo from the other week when my friend baked cookies.


Here's also a photo from our outdoor sessions.




They even brought it along when we went traveling around in Bohol. We didn't even worry about getting it a bit wet while we were on the beach. However, I wouldn't risk soaking it in water for a long time, it would definitely ruin the wood.

Here's a demo video of how much the sound is enhanced. Hit the play button and turn up the volume to hear it for yourself!



Perhaps this Christmas, you can get one for yourself or for your audiophile friends! Sustainably Made has got plenty more colors (see photo below). The Timbre Unplugged is available in Common Room Katipunan and Rockwell, as well as Ava.ph and Eastalley.com


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