Rizal Day 2010

Jose Rizal (1861-1896)

Happy Rizal Day from the Crazy Nun!

2011 is a special year for National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal.

June 19, 2011 marks a 150 years of Rizal.

Check http://www.facebook.com/rizal150 for updates.

a lovely day for a picnic

Here's an idea:

Take this handmade picnic hamper (available at La Monja Loca now!), an abel Iloko blanket (also available at La Monja!), then stuff it with your favorite food and drink. Find your most fun friends and head down to the gardens of Fort Santiago for a Saturday afternoon picnic. I guarantee a wonderful time.

Besos,

Sor Juana

JUST ARRIVED

It's all a trick of the wrist. A sudden flick, a flare, a stroke, a turn of the page.

New at La Monja Loca:

Embroidered jusi fans and hand bound journals from Kalibo, Aklan.

Visit La Monja Loca, Plaza San Luis Intramuros, Manila. (Let Carlos Celdran guide you there.)

The Fresh Stuff

Fresh from Kalibo, Aklan--abaca slippers and a handwoven bayong.

Summer ain't over yet.

new textures at la monja loca

There's a whole bunch of wonderful products made of indigenous materials at La Monja Loca.

From slippers worn by the Ivatan fishermen of Batanes:

(one pair only!)

To handcrafted capiz lamps made by Palayan Lamps:
(and cute little kalesas and jeepneys!)

And the famous handwoven abel from Ilocos:

(we have runners, pillow cases, placemats, blankets, and bed covers!)

For the best of Philippine handicrafts and a lot more, visit La Monja Loca at Plaza San Luis, Intramuros, Manila.

More from Ilocos!

Gorgeous banig chic, anyone? This bag is one of a kind, only at La Monja Loca!

Check out the Ilocos loot and more at The Crazy Nun's bedroom.

J'adore Ilocos

Fresh from Ilocos--

Adorable bags (like this Doctor's Bag made from woven Pandan reed), gorgeous fabrics (handmade by the weavers of Paoay), and all new bayongs!

It's time to visit La Monja Loca. The Crazy Nun misses you!

Besos,

Sor Juana