THE GALLEON TRADE COLLECTION
 
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Elegance, exceptional beauty, and high distinctive quality typify each and every product in our Shell Collection, Embroidery Collection and Palm Product Collection.
These gift items are meticulously crafted by Filipino artisans from exotic Philippine shells and native materials.
On special cases, we offer product customization. We are very proud to showcase our collection to the discriminate buyer.
Philippine Shell Collection
Exceptional beauty and flawless quality typify each of our shell products.
Made from such exotic shells
such as Mother of Pearl, Trochus, Philippine Jade, Pen Shells, Oysters,
Abalone, Capiz. as well as fossilized stones and corals, these awesome
inspiring masterpieces are truly a hallmark of fine and exquisite artisanship.
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Lampshades :
made of Capiz, a very translucent white shell that can be molded.
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Jewelry Boxes:
made of Abalone, Brown Lip, Troca Shells or Red/Blue Coral. Can be dyed to a variety of colors.
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Picture Frames:
made of Abalone, Brown Lip, Mother of Pearl, Troca Shells or Red/Blue Coral
Tableware
Filipino Artisans would extract the soft thin plates inside Capiz Shells which are flattened or
shaped into a mold to match the desired end product. The shells are either baked in a kiln, laminated using polyresin
or polylite material,smoothened, and a final finishing touch of lacquer is applied. Click
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Capiz Placemats:
made of Capiz, a very translucent white shell that can be molded.
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Coasters:
matching sets with placemats. Silver or gold trimmed. Sets of 6, 8,or 12.
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Trays:
Various shapes and sizes. Some have embossed or painted artistic designs.
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Bowls and Trivets:
Capiz is molded into different bowl shapes as snacks or various utilities.
Embroidery Collection
The fine art of Philippine embroidery is well known all over the world. It's universal appeal embodies a captivating style with its intricate design and soft hues. Embroidery in the Philippines originated as a hobby among women folk in provinces and barrios. Today, our machine-embroidered
bags and pouches continue this tradition to address the needs of large commercial orders.
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Tablecloths:
made from Ramie, Polycotton, or Jusi, cool natural plant fabrics. Different floral embroidery designs and sizes.
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Napkin holder:
Tablecloths have matching napkin sets from same fabric. Sets of 6, 8, or 12.
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Bags and Pouches:
Our bags are made of Jusi, a natural plant fiber. They are versatile pieces that may be used to store precious baubles, money, cosmetics, delicate hosiery and small lingerie items for travel and home.
They are also eyecatching as evening bags, money bags or wedding/party favors. Our bags come in different sizes, colors, and handpainted designs.
Palm Products Collection
Native Philippine mat weaving is also old tradition from the Southern Philippine Island provinces primarily in its coastal towns.
Depending on the province, the mat is made of palm (buri), pandan, sea grass leaves or abaca (banana fiber derivative). The leaves are
dried, usually dyed in vibrant colors, cut into strips and woven into mats that are either plain or intricate.
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Banig Placemats and Gift boxes:
Our banig mats have been creatively transformed to exquisite placemats and gift boxes from its origins as a sleeping mat like the Japanese
tatami. These are versatile pieces may be used as utility boxes, gift wrapping boxes, storage and organizers for assorted items.
Our native banig placemats and boxes also come in different sizes, colors, designs, and can be customized
Women's Accesories
Our jewelry is a collection of three distinctive cultures from Spain, Mexico and the Philippines that blend together.
In the early 16th century, these three countries began the historical galleon trade across the pacific.
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Damascene:
18K or 24K gold is incrusted into a decorative pattern with a technique used by the egyptians and greeks for centuries.
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Silver:
925 sterling silver quality. Various designs from the silver mining town of Taxco, Mexico.
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Coral and Shell:
Natural sea materials: Abalone, Mother of Pearl, Troca Shell or Red/Blue Coral
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