Mindanaotoday.com | DTI, Normin local designers open Lunâ, an artisanal boutique café
By: Jasper Marie Rucat
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – To promote cultural identity of Region 10, Oro Creative Inc., a group of local designers in the region with the support of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Oriental gather to open the 2nd store of Lunâ at SM CDO City Uptown Northwing.
The shop is a curated boutique café and concept store that sells quality products made in Northern Mindanao by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Cielo Cervantes-Revelo, owner of Senina, shared that most of the products in Lunâ are handmade.
“We give our 100% to each product, we give 100% love to our art,” she said.
Meanwhile, owners of Cami Candles, Michael Fabello and Catherine Fabello, shared they are after sustainability, which is why their products are all natural waxes and the wicks used are pinewood.
Chris Gomez, Lunâ founder and member of Oro Creatives Inc., said the sustainability-driven initiatives are the reason Lunâ exists.
“To connect or reconnect regenerative materials and artisans’ enterprises with these designers so they can co-design for conscious customers like you and me,” he said.
Meanwhile, DTI regional director Ermedio Abang shared in his message the importance of supporting local artists for them to prosper in the community and encouraged local spending for a positive impact on the local economy this holiday season.
Lunâ houses a total of 19 brands, including gift, toys, and housewares; home décor; lamps and lighting; fashion complements and accessories; arts & crafts; gift items; and souvenirs that are locally made and of high quality. (JMOR | PIA-10)
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