This weekend, the Christmas Market is unveiled at Kultura at the Podium in a showcase of uniquely Filipino holiday décor and gifts that will run until 19 October at the Atrium East Level 2 of the Podium. All Kultura outlets nationwide will eventually carry the same holiday items.

Make your home fun and festive with parols in natural materials

— raffia, abaca, and burlap — crafted by local artisans. There are also foldable lanterns perfect for gifts overseas, and tabletop abaca cone trees and topiaries for smaller spaces.

Other ways to bring a homespun Christmas to your home: Santas wearing traditional Filipino attire with local icons like lechon, sorbetes, a bahay kubos, and jeepneys; handmade capiz ornaments in angel, star, and tree shapes.

Looking for gift ideas? Check out the inabel bed runners, blankets, and throws from Ilocos; table napkins hand-painted by local artisans; and handwoven blankets and bath towels from Bicol. Foodies will love the local liquor; teas in pandan, lemon ginger, and tanglad flavors; and gourmet coffee, and chocolate.

Shoppers can also enjoy services like embroidered monograms to customize gifts and special gift-wrapping with sustainable sinamay bags and pandan gift boxes.

Discover and delight in local artistry at www.kulturafilipino.com.