Asian home lifestyle

 

Allan Murillo (Murillo's Export International, Inc.)

I spent most of my early years learning some of the many process of rattan furniture making. When 1 was in Grade 3, my Dad (who worked in one of the oldest rattan factory in Cebu, 1960-1978) used to take me to his work together with my two older brothers. He encouraged us to learn his craft, not force us. 1 started with very light tasks (plug making, flooring, etc.) since 1 was small and just strong enough to lift the basic tools. It did not take me long to have interest in anything 1 do using my hands.

In my elementary school days, we were taught many things from basket making, basic carpentry, gardening, sewing, etc. By 1977-78, we had a small factory that subcontracts jobs from other rattan companies. It was situated at the back of our house. There I learned the other processes of the craft; scraping, sanding, binding, weaving, light framing, polishing, etc. I worked during the day and went to school at night. I was one of the first batch of night-school students from Abellana National School. In this school, we were taught basic electrical works, metalworking, drafting, etc.

Rattan making here in Cebu Philippines is taught from generations to generations. In this Philippine furniture exhibition, rattan products are introduced to the buyers. The Cebu design of these products are very elegant and extraordinary in which it attracts Philippine traders and Cebu organizers.
 

 

 

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