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kubo
AAPI-Owned Handcrafted
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[ku-bo] noun: a traditional Filipino hut; home Handcrafted pieces that combine traditional techniques with modern aesthetics: that’s exactly what you’ll find at kubo, a Brooklynbased home decor and accessories brand.
Founded by Manila-born sisters Rumples Miranda and Kat Pesigan, kubo is all about helping people make their house a home with special pieces that evoke memories of heritage, family, friends, and travel. The brand was born out of the sisters’ desire to stay connected to their Filipino roots while promoting traditional methods of craftsmanship and sustaining the communities that create these pieces by hand. Just in time for the holiday season, kubo has launched two new collections: a tabletop collection featuring pieces exquisitely crafted from materials like rattan, raffia, and abaca, plus a collection of limited edition holiday candles. Have someone on your list who loves to entertain? Their perfect gifts are right here.
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Simple and well-crafted, the Laguna Rattan Collection serves as a quintessential enhancement for the everyday table setting. Handwoven by a community in Bicol, Philippines, using rattan, a strong and lightweight tropical palm native to South East Asia.
Inspired by the delicate blooms of the Narra tree, these intricate Narra Abaca pieces make a subtle, thoughtful statement anywhere you use them. Handwoven by a community in Bicol, Philippines, with abaca, a strong fiber derived from the native banana plant.
Ready to make a statement? The Pahiyas Woven Raffia Collection – complete with fringe detailing – is here to help you enliven your space or add some flair to your more classic pieces. Crafted in Bicol, Philippines, with raffia, a soft and lightweight natural fiber. It is a season of rest and renewal—of new beginnings and endings, when the air shifts from warm to cool and the sun dips lower in the sky. kubo’s timeless pieces are made to help you move from one season to the next. Our collection draws its magic from the simple intention— a place and purpose for each piece. Welcome warmth and comfort into your home by decorating with natural materials and adding touches of soft golden hues. Create a festive atmosphere with fall table decor that inspires you to slow down and take the time to enjoy the things that truly matter.
1. Add a natural touch.
kubo’s tabletop pieces are handcrafted using locally sourced natural materials, like rattan and abaca. Set on top of a linen tablecloth and a handwoven table runner, the placemats and coasters add interesting texture to the tabletop.
2. Choose a warm and earthy color palette.
Take inspiration from the fall foliage and choose warm hues like golden ambers, rusty oranges, and earthy browns. Mix and match different colored vases and baskets in the middle of the table to make a bold statement.
3. Forage for seasonal produce and flowers.
Celebrate the harvest by including fruits, vegetables and flowers that are in season. Dahlias and mums are some of our favorite blooms this time of the year. The different varieties of pears don’t only taste best at this time but also come in the most gorgeous shades of yellow, red and green—perfect to throw in a fruit basket as part of a centerpiece.
4. Don’t forget the details.
Make your guests feel special by including little details to your table setting. It can be as simple as adding a handwritten place card, or a specially folded table napkin. It is a special time for the year that brings families and friends together. We hope these cherished moments last you a lifetime.
In the video: Marcelo Rattan Basket, Brown 8”, $35 Fleur Abaca Placemat, Set of 2, $45 Laguna Rattan Coaster, Set of 2, $10 Butterfly Table Runner, Rust, $85
