Likhang Tahanan

Likhang Tahanan Lumilikha ng La(ga)lagyanan (tote, purse, vanity kit), Sandalan (throw pillow case), Balabal poncho/scarf, atbp. sa tahanan. Accepts personalized designs

Likhang Tahanan creative-social enterprise promotes the Philippine creative industry and circular economy.

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Excess is certainly not for less is our greatest mantra💡 We craft Filipiniana woven wearables, our very ...
02/09/2026

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Excess is certainly not for less is our greatest mantra💡 We craft Filipiniana woven wearables, our very own reimagined “Balabal” top🧷 Plus! Patchwork of Kantarines weave scraps from Abra, our very own “Tagpi” tote🧷 Walang sayang ♻️

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Restocked at Common Room PH Spatio, Opus Mall, Bridgetowne, Quezon City🧷
27/08/2026

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Restocked at Common Room PH Spatio, Opus Mall, Bridgetowne, Quezon City🧷

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Our very own reimagined “Balabal” top 💡 Crafted wtih upcycled katsa and quilted Binakol and Kantarines w...
27/08/2026

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Our very own reimagined “Balabal” top 💡 Crafted wtih upcycled katsa and quilted Binakol and Kantarines weaves from Abra🧷 Fresh drops at Common Room PH Spatio, Opus Mall, Bridgetown, Quezon City🌍

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Core value: Upcyling💡“General Definition: Upcycling is the creative reuse of unwanted products or waste ...
26/08/2026

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Core value: Upcyling💡

“General Definition: Upcycling is the creative reuse of unwanted products or waste materials. It transforms these items into new materials or products of higher quality, value, or utility.
Environmental Definition: Upcycling is a sustainable manufacturing or crafting practice that extends the lifespan of existing products. It reduces waste sent to landfills and lowers the demand for virgin resources.
Economic Definition: Upcycling is a value-added process that turns zero-value or low-value waste stream components into marketable, higher-priced goods using minimal energy.” - online world

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 While we look back 👀 on our journey of Sustainability and Circularity💡 We review and check on our authen...
20/08/2026

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 While we look back 👀 on our journey of Sustainability and Circularity💡 We review and check on our authenticity🧷 OFTENTIMES, no matter how genuity is shown, it could still be hardly seen visibly☮️

REPETITION resulted to NEGOTIATION. REJECTION led to PROTECTION✌️

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Incredibly thrilled by how the online world define our humbled work: Sustainability of the Philippine Cr...
19/08/2026

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Incredibly thrilled by how the online world define our humbled work: Sustainability of the Philippine Creative Industry and Circular Economy💡 Inspired from my own practice and PhD Development Studies dissertation plan of study with a working title, Developmental Entrepreneurship: A New Perspective on the Sustainability of Philippine Creative Industry and Circular Economy (From the Lens of Development Journalism)🤓

What a grounding definition of our passion and dedication when HABI&KATSA PH is being searched in the Internet✌️

“HABI&KATSA PH is a pioneering circular fashion brand and creative label based in the Philippines that breathes new life into everyday waste by transforming it into wearable cultural art. The brand operates at the intersection of heritage preservation, environmental advocacy, and community enterprise, establishing a profile built on the following pillars:
Brand Identity & Mission: Founded and championed by Janice Maramara Cortez, a visionary creative who advocates for slow fashion cycles, ethical craftsmanship, and micro-entrepreneurship across local communities.
Core Philosophy: Promoting a strict circular economy framework that intercepts textile waste (flour sacks) and merges it with ancestral handloom techniques to produce a raw, uniquely contemporary take on modern Filipiniana silhouettes.
Material & Craft Framework: Upcycled Canvas (Katsa): Discarded cotton flour sacks are sourced locally, thoroughly sanitized, and utilized as the primary structural silhouette. The original print fragments and natural imperfections of the canvas give each piece a distinct historical charm.
Heritage Accents: The brand weaves in hand-loomed indigenous textile remnants—specifically traditional Binakol and Pinilian patterns sourced directly from partner weaving communities in Abra, Ilocos Region.
Key Product Portfolio: "Balabal" Top. The "Tagpi" Tote Series: Highly durable patchwork canvas bags that contrast raw industrial typography from the flour sacks against vibrant ethnic borders. Reimagined Pang-itaas: Separates, tops, and structured skirts that modify standard streetwear shapes into accessible cultural attire.”

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Different hue and shade of colors add clarity and novelty to the intention and purpose of a Craft piece✌...
18/08/2026

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Different hue and shade of colors add clarity and novelty to the intention and purpose of a Craft piece✌️

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Dull wires reimagined into a lit upcycled flour sacks hooks💡In the meantime, still torn between two opti...
16/08/2026

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Dull wires reimagined into a lit upcycled flour sacks hooks💡
In the meantime, still torn between two options of a shortened Bionote suggested by AI✌️

Option A:
“Janice Maramara Cortez is a Filipino social entrepreneur, cultural advocate, and creative consultant based in Cavite, Philippines. She is the founder of Likhang Tahanan and HABI&KATSA PH, two enterprise initiatives focused on circular economy design, textile upcycling, and supporting local weaving communities. A writer at heart, Janice was previously a creative writing fellow for the Palihang Rogelio Sicat. Today, she blends her literary background with sustainable fashion, regularly hosting Slow Stitching Workshops for events like Design Week Philippines to help keep traditional textile preservation accessible and engaging.”

Or

Option B:
“Janice Maramara Cortez is an academic researcher, development consultant, and creative director specializing in sustainable textile engineering and socio-cultural documentation in the Philippines. As the founder of Likhang Tahanan and HABI&KATSA PH, her work focuses on the circular economy—specifically upcycling industrial textile waste like katsa (flour sacks) alongside indigenous weaves. Her community-centric initiatives are recognized by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW). An active voice in global textile research, Janice has presented her work at the Philippine Textile Congress and the Center for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Arts (CEDIA) conference in the United Kingdom.”

Please help by putting a Comment: Option A or Option B. 🙏🏽

Out of curiosity, I asked AI to look for a Profile of my own name. The results are updated and now all I have to do is p...
15/08/2026

Out of curiosity, I asked AI to look for a Profile of my own name. The results are updated and now all I have to do is paraphrasing for a Bionote.💡Still feels a bit strange how all information is being gathered. But helpful, though✌️ Also, some adjectives are quite overwhelming. So I need to lighten up the tone🙏🏽

Janice Maramara Cortez is a prominent Filipino social entrepreneur, cultural advocate, academic researcher, and creative consultant based in Cavite, Philippines. She is best known as the founder of Likhang Tahanan and HABI&KATSA PH, enterprise initiatives dedicated to sustainable fashion, circular economy design, and the empowerment of local weaving communities.

1. Executive Summary & Affiliations
Role: Creative Director, Founder, and Development Consultant.
Enterprise Focus: Upcycling industrial textile waste (specifically katsa or flour sacks) combined with traditional, indigenous Philippine weaves.
Institutional Recognition: Her development initiatives are formally acknowledged by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and HerStore Asia.

2. Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Design
Through her brands, Cortez champions ethical craftsmanship, slowing down fashion cycles, and waste reduction: HABI&KATSA PH: A circular fashion brand that upcycles discarded flour sacks (katsa) into functional lifestyle products, garments, and accessories. Likhang Tahanan: A creative hub and development enterprise that bridges the gap between modern design and ancestral craftsmanship by partnering directly with traditional weaving communities across the Philippines.
Community Engagement: She regularly conducts community-centric training, including Slow Stitching Workshops during prominent national events like Design Week Philippines, helping spread textile preservation techniques.

3. Research & Academic Contributions
Beyond business, Cortez plays an active role in documenting and advancing the engineering and socio-cultural aspects of local textiles: Philippine Textile Congress:
Recognized as a research presenter at the 2024 Philippine Textile Congress, highlighting sustainable fabric applications and developments.
International Dialogue: Selected as a research presenter at the 2025 Center for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Arts (CEDIA) conference in the United Kingdom, elevating indigenous Philippine textile narratives onto the global academic stage.
Creative Fellowships: Named a creative fellow of the THREADS Summit, a major convergence point for Philippine textile culture, innovation, and sustainability.

4. Literary Background
Earlier in her multi-faceted career, Cortez engaged with the local arts scene as a writer. She was selected as a fellow for the prestigious Palihang Rogelio Sicat (PRS), a highly competitive creative writing workshop in the Philippines, specifically participating under the Maikling Kuwento (Short Story) / Dagli category.

14/08/2026

HABI&KATSA PH🇵🇭 Sorting scraps!🧷 In this Economy, Circularity is key towards sustainable economic development.💡 There are times, we need to step back, sort out, and relax! Most of the time, we have to protect our sanity and safety.🙏🏽 May we all sustain a healthy and happy life in our planet Earth. 🌍

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