More than a shopping event, ArteFino artisanal fairs have always been about building an inclusive community of conscious makers, entrepreneurs, and consumers. Responsible retailing, ready for the global market, are tenets that have helped define the ArteFino movement. It was in 2017 when five visionary ladies–Susie Quiros, Marimel Francisco, Mita Rufino, Maritess Pineda, and Cedie Lopez-Vargas–decided to create a platform where local brands and designers could share their stories.
As with all other industries impacted by the pandemic, ArteFino’s yearly trade fair has had to find ways to pivot with the times. In 2020, instead of mounting an in-person event, they built an online platform
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