Curated pop-up makers’ market Merkado Kultura’ opens in SF

Merkado Kultura is a curated makers’ market celebrating Filipino artisans and entrepreneurs and their unique, handcrafted and sustainably made products. CONTRIBUTED

SAN FRANCISCO – The second iteration of a pop-up Philippine maker’s market called Merkado Kultura opened May 7at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Consulate.

Merkado Kultura is a curated makers’ market celebrating Filipino artisans and entrepreneurs and their unique, handcrafted and sustainably made products.

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The market was organized by Lu France Interiors of San Diego, California, ShipIt and 1Export in the Philippines, Filiflavorsand Pili and Blu in San Francisco, in partnership with the Philippine Trade Investment Center in Silicon Valley and the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco.

“The Consulate is proud to host Merkado Kultura, where Filipino and Filipino American artisans and entrepreneurs have put their heart and soul into their craft,” said Consul General Ferrer during the opening of the event.

  It showcased the products of Filipino-American business owners, including Angkan, Anthill, Bago, Barong Barkada, Chunky Butt Ice Cream, Filiflavors, Gaenz, Hara, Hulma, Kokak Chocolates, Kubo California, La Kalidad, Lacson Ravello, Lu France Interiors, Mackbox Desserts, Malingkat, Narra, Narra Studio, Oodaalolly, Pampasaya, Pili and Blu, Sarap Now, Sewn Sandals, Studio Zedside, Style Ana, and Ube Galore Breads & More.

SCORE San Francisco, a group of experienced business professionals who provide free mentorship to U.S.-based business owners or those planning to start a small business to scale up their business, was also present at the Merkado Kultura to connect with Fil-Am business owners. SCORE San Francisco works closely with the U.S. Small Business Administration.