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Bamboo crafts and musical instruments

Gawang-kamay at instrumentong kawayan

Cups, lamps, speakers, souvenirs and instruments such as flutes, marimbas and native percussion. Small, high-value items from a cheap material.

Who makes it

How it’s made

  1. Choose well-dried, treated pieces with good walls.
  2. Cut, carve, burn or tune them.
  3. Finish and pack carefully.

Who buys it

Gift shops, tourists, schools, cultural groups and online buyers.

Rules to know

Business permits. Requirements change, so confirm with the agency before you start selling.

Where it’s made in the Philippines

Craft towns across the country.

How to start small

Pick one item and make it well. Instruments need tuning skill; cups and lamps are simpler to start.

Who makes it on the map

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