INTRODUCING — THE CORA RUG
Mama to the popular Luna Rug, the Cora Rug is an op-art inspired rug by Kristine Peñafiel Salviejo focuses on a hypnotizing textile motif dating back to 1400s pre-Spanish colonial Philippines. The mathematical pattern is native to Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur in the Northern Philippines. Located on the coast, the traditional motif called "Kusikus", which translates to "whirlwind", is meant to protect ships and also to confuse and ward off evil spirits.
Made by Ilocos weavers with 100% cotton.
MAAARI is the dream of modern design rooted in consciousness and inspired by Philippine culture. In pursuit of a meaningful marketplace, we proudly partner with artisans and designers who share our values of quality craftsmanship and mindful consumption.
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October 07, 2021
FAHM 2021: MAKING WAVES
This year’s Filipinx-American History Month theme celebrates the 50th anniversary of the First Young Filipinx People’s Far West Convention, "a meeting that took place at Seattle University in 1971 and brought over 300 young Filipinx-American participants from the West Coast of the...
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March 24, 2021
WOMEN OF RESILIENCE
The Banga Folk Dance is a traditional reenactment of women in the pre-colonial Northern Philippines and their daily routine of fetching water from the river and trekking through rice fields and mountain sides to provide water for their village.
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December 07, 2020
MAAARI HOLIDAY 2020 GIFT GUIDE
2020—what a 💩show of a year. Though we may not be able to spend time with those we hold dear 😪 We’ve put together a few gift ideas for loved ones far and near 💌 to help spread some love and holiday...