Iloilo is a food capital in the Philippines, best known for its gastronomic flavours and local produce. These locally-made, hand-embroidered Inday Kusina Patches feature Indays' memory of kitchen 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 directly 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. 

Size: 2x2 inches

We're currently categorising items for the shop and will place these back on sale on 13 December. 

Note: Each piece is hand-sewn so there will be variations in colourway, style, size, design, and condition. These textile works are sold as part of fund raising in partnership with Super Inday Art Project in the Philippines. Click 'zoom' on images to view detail.

The Inday Kusina patches are sold in partnership with Ma Rosalie Zerrudo, the Hilway (Freedom) Art Project and Fine Arts Major Organization (FAMO) in the Philippines.