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Filipinx Gift Guide to Cyber Monday

Gising kapa?

All the deliciousness of Thanksgiving can leave you in a food coma but don’t let that stop you from getting your holiday shopping on.

We’ve curated a Cyber Monday: Filipinx gift guide showcasing a list of best gifts to buy — rooted in Filipinx culture, helping local small businesses within the SOMA Pilipinas District and tied to Filipinx people & organizations that give back to our Filipinx communities.

Pinay Power x Little Honey Vee Tee


Celebrate Pinay Power with this collaborative tee by mom-trepreneur and designer Little Honey Vee.


NATIVE SOL

Native Sol is a lifestyle shop that sells handmade clothing, jewelry, and accessories with the emphasis on sustainable, upcycled, and vintage pieces.


Baysia Eco friendly Tote

Sparked by solidarity struggles and changing immigration patterns, Baysia uncovers the rise of Asian American culture in the Bay Area.

This eco-friendly tote is a roomy compartment to fit your books and belongings. Proceeds from your purchase will go back to supporting local Asian American Artists & Arts Programming.


Wildthoughts Shop


Plants are such a friendly gift during the holidays. Especially for those who love green or need some nature in their homes.

Support small business owner, Kat and her plant rarities. Check out her catalog of assorted plants, imported plants, hand glazed & hand painted pots.


BRWNGIRLZ


BRWNGRLZ is a handmade jewelry and lifestyle brand specializing in laser cut wood and acrylic pieces all designed and assembled in the Bay Area

These Pinay owned laser cut jewelry company launches their Noche Buena line. These pieces are designed to bring some of that familiarity wherever you may be.

Launching 11/28 on Small Business Saturday.

Co designed by @bytppj
Photo by @arrcx


Arkipelago Books

Arkipelago Books is one of a kind. As the only brick and mortar Filipino Bookstore and Specialty Shop outside of the Philippines. Arkipelago Books has serviced quality Filipino Literature to families, schools and libraries all over the country, as well as overseas for over 20 years. Located in the Bayanihan Community Center in San Francisco's Historic SOMA PILIPINAS District, now Arkipelago Goods is dedicated to provide cultural and educational resources to connect communities and enhance expressions for all.

Providing books, but to also provide imported, exclusive goods, that are uniquely Filipino. Their mission is to provide high quality goods from the Philippine islands and collaborate with local vendors to provide a cultural marketplace of goods and resources for generations to come.


Brown Skin Lady Shirt

Show your brown pride with this Brown Skin Lady shirt.


Unedited FIlm: Gono Hofo, Lake Sebu

A 46-page photo book of exclusive photographs by film photographer, Kim Requesto, dedicated to the Gono Hofo Heritage Center.

All proceeds go back to Gono Hofo homestay and School of Living Traditions.


Photo source: @thenewasterisk

Kristian Kabuay Art


Kristian is an artist/entrepreneur/futurist specializing in endangered writing systems from the Philippines.

As a leading authority for the propagation and instruction of prePhilippine scripts, he launched his own edutainment business specializing in custom art, books, events, technology, and apparel. Making his art such a thoughtful cultural gift.


Bayani Arts Children’s Book Series

Bayani Books is a collective of artists, educators, and writers determined to tell the history of our ancestors through books. Our novels are inspired by our stories of resilience that we hope to bring to life through art.

From Lapu Lapu to Gabriela Silang. These books narrates iconic Filipino ancestors and their stories catered to children.


Ma’am Sir Tee


This Ma’am Sir Tee is sure to get some heads scratching (or nodding for those in the know!) Just a little nod to one of those sayings you’ll only hear on the Motherland.