ArteFino Celebrates 10 Years Of Championing Filipino Craft This July 2026
By Julianna Cabili, Lifestyle Asia
Founders Maritess Pineda, Armita Rufino, Susie Quiros, Cedie Vargas, and Marimel Francisco launched ArteFino in 2017 with a clear goal.
“We knew from the beginning that we needed to promote locally-made products and in the process help our artisan communities,” they said. “When we realized that we had a following, we knew that we couldn’t just keep selling. Rather, we needed to convey a message that would create impact."
A decade looks good on ArteFino
By Joy Agoylo, Lifestyle Inquirer
A decade since its founding, ArteFino has evolved into a household name for lovers of Filipino design. Beyond the fair itself, its HeArteFino initiatives support designers and grassroots artisans, while the milestone edition, Isang Dekada, celebrates how far Filipino craftsmanship has come and looks ahead to how heritage can continue to evolve.
Dekada: ArteFino marks a decade by celebrating the movement behind Filipino craft
By Mawi Fojas De Ocampo, ABS-CBN.
“When we founded ArteFino in 2017, we envisioned more than just a marketplace. We wanted to build a movement.” As ArteFino marks its milestone Dekada edition, it continues to celebrate the people, partnerships, and purpose that have shaped Filipino craftsmanship while looking toward the future of Filipino design.
ArteFino Celebrates 10 Years of Heritage in Motion with ‘Isang Dekada’
By Stylish Magazine Editorial Team, Stylish Magazine
"There was a time when 'Made in the Philippines' was quietly overlooked. Imported brands set the standard, leaving Filipino craftsmanship underappreciated."
As ArteFino celebrates Isang Dekada, it continues to change that narrative by championing Filipino craftsmanship and the communities behind it.
Now a movement, Artefino celebrates a decade
By The Diarist Editorial Team, The Diarist.
"From the idea and vision to give a platform to artisans and craftsmen from all over the country, ArteFino has become a movement—a cultural force of communities that produce indigenous crafts all over the country."
Thank you to our friends from the media for celebrating this milestone with us and for helping share the stories that continue to move Filipino craftsmanship forward.
‘Isang Dekada’: ArteFino celebrates 10 years of Filipino craftsmanship, heritage
By Interaksyon, Interaksyon by Philstar
Read full article here"From the idea and vision to give a platform to artisans and craftsmen from all over the country, ArteFino has become a movement—a cultural force of communities that produce indigenous crafts all over the country."
How ArteFino changed the way Filipinos shop local
By Manila Bulletin Lifestyle, Manila Bulletin
"We honor the artisans, traditions, and communities that laid our foundation. Today, we celebrate the movement we have built together. Looking ahead, we set our gaze on creating opportunities, driving innovation, and ensuring that our heritage continues to flourish for generations to come."
ArteFino marks a decade of making Filipiniana cool
By Patricia B. Mirasol, BusinessWorld.
“Know the story of what you buy. It carries something of them. It carries their soul, or their story.”
Heritage is not static, and ArteFino has spent a decade proving it
By Yoniel Acebuche, adobo Magazine
“We believe that ArteFino supports an ever-evolving story of the Filipino artisan, of the traditions and the culture. This is Filipino contemporary culture at its finest and at its constant evolution.”
Jor-El Espina Marks A Decade Of Design At ArteFino With The “Dekada” Collection
By Julianna Cabili, Lifestyle Asia
“It was where I really began to grow as a designer and a brand. I really began to establish my identity and clientele through ArteFino, and up to this day I regard this platform as my home.”
ArteFino: Isang Dekada Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Filipino Craft
By Hyacinth Aranda, Vogue Philippines
“When we realized that we had a following, we knew that we couldn’t just keep selling. Rather, we needed to convey a message that would create impact.”
EXCLUSIVE: ArteFino Celebrates Ten Years with Over 100 Brands
By Moira Del Rosario, Mega Asia
“When we started ArteFino, we weren’t just creating another fair—we wanted people to discover the stories behind every product, every artisan, and every community. We wanted people to value Filipino craftsmanship the way we have.”
Jor-el Espina looks back—and forward—with ‘Dekada’
By Angela Nicole Guiral, Tatler Asia
Longtime ArteFino brand partner Jor-El Espina celebrates a decade with the exclusive "Dekada" collection. “I always feel like I’m starting all over again—discovering and experimenting, improving and learning. I’ve always believed that there is room for growth and to never be complacent.”
The Isla-Tek effect on a farm-to-fabric future
By Lala Singian-Serzo, Inquirer
For this year's HeArteFino initiative, Isla-Tek explores "the possibilities of locally sourced, locally grown indigenous fibers," transforming discarded pineapple leaves and other tropical fibers into textiles that look toward a more sustainable, farm-to-fabric future.
The Coolest Thing About Culture? It Never Goes Out of Style
By Bernadette Soriano, Art Plus Mag
“Every handcrafted piece represents a livelihood; every tradition deserves a future; and every artisan deserves the opportunity to thrive.”
ArteFino’s Celebrates 10 Years of Heritage in Motion with Isang Dekada
By Blnc Mag
“We envisioned more than a fair. We wanted to build a movement that celebrates the finest of Filipino craftsmanship while creating meaningful opportunities for the people behind it.”
