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ASCOTT Makati has taken meaningful steps to champion initiatives that celebrate, preserve, and uplift the country's rich culture and heritage.
PRESERVING LOCAL ART The exhibit marks the introduction of a new brand touchpoint for the hotel with the aim of making ‘Puni’ art more visible within the property and giving guests the opportunity to learn about this beautiful Filipino tradition. PHOTO FROM ASCOTT MAKTI
Its latest project, "Likha: Ceramics and Puni," is a monthlong exhibit that showcases two proudly Filipino forms of craftsmanship.
For this exhibit, Ascott Makati partnered with artisans who have not only been champions of their crafts but also share the hotel's advocacy for preserving these traditional art forms.
Long recognized as pioneers of contemporary Philippine ceramics, Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn first fell in love with the craft in the 1970s.
For the exhibit, the Pettyjohns are showcasing pieces from their personal collection, created over the past 10 years.
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"Puni" is a Filipino word that means to decorate or beautify. For Ascott Makati's Likha exhibit, it refers to the traditional art of weaving, folding or braiding leaves, which is only formally taught in Malolos.
Punique Handicrafts is a social enterprise founded by Jonnah Garcia, whose mission is to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities and empower female weavers.
