Start the “Buwan ng Wika” by supporting these proudly Filipino products! Some of these brands are not just showcasing Philippine artistry and craftsmanship, but also advocating ethical work and love for the environment by producing eco-friendly products.

We’ve rounded up seven shops in the metro where you can snag these creative and, not to mention, pun-ny, accessories and souvenirs from ingenious entrepreneurs around the country!

Describes themselves as “a space where makers and artists gather,” Common Room houses health and beauty products, crafts, artworks, fashion accessories, and other novelty items from around their 200 brand partners. These local brands offer some of the most unique handcrafted goodies which are often seen in bazaars and weekend markets.

Common Room has branches at Powerplant Mall in Makati City, Alabang Town Center in Muntinlupa City, and along F. Dela Rosa Street in Katipunan, Quezon City.

For more details and inquiries, visit Common Room’s Facebook page.

La Local Store is a hip one-stop shop of Filipino-made products ranging from trendy fashion pieces to food, novelties, and home decors. For a quick munch, the shop also houses a healthy snack bar featuring Bowl’d Manila, The Lemon 101, and Taho Bar.

La Local store is located at 810 Castro St. Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila.

For more details and inquiries, visit La Local Store’s Facebook page.

Initiated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to help small local businesses enter the mainstream market, Go Lokal! is a Filipino concept store showcasing modern and indigenous quality products by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines. From tableware and fashion accessories to novelties and nibbles, Go Lokal! is not only a space for startups but they also help entrepreneurs in product development.

Go Lokal! Concept Store is located on the ground floor of the Trade and Industry Bldg. along Gil Puyat Avenue in Makati City.

For more details and inquiries, visit Go Lokal’s Facebook page.

The Retail Lab is one of the longest running multi-brand stores in Makati. The store was mainly a testing ground for School of Fashion and the Arts (SoFA) alumni and students to showcase and sell their merchandise which is why most of the items evokes modern style. It has housed works of young designers and independent labels including Soak Swimwear, Neon Island, and Eighth Mermaid.

Retail Lab has branches in Power Plant Mall, Glorietta 3, and Vertis North in Quezon City.

For more details and inquiries, visit Retail Lab’s Facebook page.

Known for their witty and funny statement shirts, Linya-Linya highlights Filipino pop culture, puns, and relatable hugot lines in a fun way. Apart from selling cool statement shirts, they also included stationery items and mugs.

Linya-Linya has stores in Market! Market!, Megamall, Eastwood, Glorietta, TriNoMa, Alabang Town Center, and UP Town Center.

For more details and inquiries, visit Linya-Linya’s Facebook page.

Tesoro which means “treasure” in Italian, Tesoro’s Philippine Handicrafts has been championing the finest of the country’s artistic treasures since 1945. With products ranging from eclectic apparel, quirky novelties, homeware, and fashion accessories, Tesoro’s Philippine Handicrafts houses the most unique handicrafts from all over the country.

Tesoro’s Philippine Handicrafts is located at 1016 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City.

For more details and inquiries, visit Tesoro’s Philippine Handicrafts’ Facebook page.

Papemelroti has been a favorite shop because of its rustic vibe and for all things cute and creative. A haven for arts and crafts, Papemelorti’s distinctive brown stationery is actually made from 100% recycled and unbleached paper which makes their items environment-friendly. They boast a wide selection of gifts and home decorations.

Papemelroti has branches in a number of malls and they recently opened the Artisan’s Workshop as a place for people to enjoy and learn arts and crafts.

Papemelroti Artisan’s Workshop is located at 91 Don A. Roces Avenue in Diliman, Quezon City.

For more details and inquiries, visit Papemelroti’s Facebook page.

Do you know other artsy shops selling native and traditional products? Let us know in the comments section!

Cover images grabbed from La Local’s and Tesoro’s Philippine Handicrafts’ Facebook page.