Philippines
Subanen Crafts
Photo left:  Subanen crafter Marcelita Balido with her family in the hills of Mindanao.   The Balido family had to flee many times to avoid the dangers they faced in the remote mountains of Mindanao.  In March of 2014 the Subanen Crafts project  helped them resettle in a safe place.
What's New: 2024 Christmas Cards
The Christmas Cards for 2024 are now ready.   
This year our cards show how the light from a dying star guided the shepherds to Jesus who is our guiding light. Our cards also show how the Holy Family escaped Herod's soldiers by fleeing to the desert where they took refuge on desert oases.
Jesus came for the life of the world. We have found life in our mountainous homeland. And, together with all people, we seek life and refuge on this God-given oasis which is the Earth and our shared home.
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        ​ To view these cards click on "2024 Christmas Cards" in the menu above. 
                   About this website
This website is a catalog of handicrafts made by Subanens who are the indigenous people of Northwest Mindanao in the Philippines.   The site also contains photos and stories about the Subanen artists.  The sale of their crafts help Subanen artists protect their habitat, and provide food, education, housing, and health care for their families. 
​Subanen Crafts is a fair trade and nonprofit project. 

   How to use this website to buy crafts 
 
We do not have a Paypal account here in the Philippines so we do not have a shopping cart service on this website.  To buy items you simply Email us and we will respond immediately with information about how to pay for your order using your local currency.  Our email address is given along with the price of each items in our catalog.

Note: You will not pay anything until after you have received your order. 

            Prices are given in US dollars