Iloilo is a food capital in the Philippines, best known for its gastronomic flavours and local produce. These locally-made, hand-embroidered Inday Kusina food patches feature Indays' memory of kitchen.* They are a medley of culinary literature, hand-stiched vegetables, fruits, spices, beans, berries, and seafood commonly associated with Iloilo cuisine. Each food patch is lovingly hand-crafted by women and mothers incarcerated in Iloilo prisons. During their time inside, these women embark on 'hilway' (freedom), a process of self-determination that empowers them to transcend prison experience from congestion to expression by making textile art that exercises their identity, creativity and sense of purpose. 

These one-of-a-kind items are available at Magenta House, with proceeds going to the incarcerated women to assist them as psychosocial support through weaving, crafting and art making as they continue to support their families as women mothering behind bars. Sold as part of fundraising in partnership with Ma Rosalie Zerrudo and Super Inday Art Project, the Hilway (Freedom) Art Project, and Fine Arts Major Organization (FAMO) in the Philippines. 

*In the Philippines, 'Inday' is a term of endearment for the female beloved. 'Kusina' means kitchen.

Each piece is 2 x 2 inches and hand-sewn, so there will be variations in colourway, style, size, design, and condition.