ANYU Handicrafts

Some experiences remind you why you started creating in the first place. 🔥

ANYUhaseyo! JULY RECAP: this specific one, was a little different for us. 💙

We're very grateful to be one of the 20 creators featured at "𝗠𝗔 (間): 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲", a 2-day creator fair rooted in the creative dialogue between Japan and the Philippines by Likhaan x 25arayat, held last July 25-26, 2026! ✨

For the very first time, we found ourselves surrounded by fellow artists, designers, and creatives. 🔥 And we didn't realize how much we needed that kind of space until we were in it. 🥹🙏🏻

We were also given the opportunity to showcase not just our handcrafted products, but the ideas, design principles, and stories behind them during the "Story, Process, Piece" Talk. 🔥

Thank you so much to Likhaan, 25 Arayat, and the whole team for welcoming us into the community, giving us a safe space to share our work, and allowing us to tell our story. 💙

But what stayed with us the most was the conversations. 💯

Hearing fellow artists explain why they create, how they arrived at an idea, and what their deeper "why" was made us remember why we do what we do, and why we're here too. 🥹

Sometimes, when you're busy running a small business, you get so focused on making, pricing, selling, and keeping things moving that you forget to ask:

"Why does this piece matter?"

And this whole experience reminded us of something. ✨

Our handcrafted work isn't just wood and leather. It's time, skill, decisions, stories.

It's us. 💯

And maybe that's why you don't always need to compete on price or try to make your work appeal to everyone. You just need to find the people who understand what you're trying to say. 💙

👉🏼 We also got to launch our new ADVOCACY product during the event! Something very close to our hearts: our new Wooden Beaded Bracelet. 💙

Stay tuned, because we're posting this very soon!! 🔥

It's something small that you can bring with you anywhere, carrying a simple reminder that, "If we can do it, !" ✨

What if telling your story could give someone else the courage to keep going? 💙

ANYUhaseyo! JULY RECAP: We were interviewed on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 Teleradyo "Panalong Diskarte" last July 19, 2026 at ABS-CBN News Broadcasting Center! Our hearts are very grateful! 🔥

We got to look back & talk about where it all started: two people, low capital, a lot of uncertainty, and the willingness to keep going. 💯

We also talked about how the support of the Quezon City Government, QC Mayor Joy Belmonte, QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office, and our community became an important part of our journey/growth. 🙌🏻 Through the opportunities, assistance & support we received, we were able to expand, invest in tools that helped improve & speed up our process, and eventually cater to more clients & services.

There was a time when we were always on the receiving end of support. Here we are today, slowly becoming capable of giving back & experiencing something we once couldn't imagine. 🥹

We also shared about our new partnership with PNGOC - Philippine National Clubfoot Program, and our goal of spreading awareness about Clubfoot & that IT IS treatable. 🙏🏻 Because no child should grow up believing that a physical limitation defines what they can become. And through our craft, we choose to turn "disability" into "THIS-Ability". 🔥

As we share our story, we hope it doesn't just become a story about building a business. Instead, may it remind you that growth can happen slowly, asking for help is part of the journey, and your starting point doesn't have to determine your destination. 🙌🏻

To the hosts, Ms. May Ceniza & Ms. SalveSays, and the DZMM Teleradyo team, thank you for extending your platform & giving us the opportunity to share our story & advocacy to a much wider audience. 🥹✨

To the one who referred us (you know who you are), thank you for helping this opportunity reach us. 🥹 To everyone who took time to listen, sent kind words & showed support, thank you. 💙

As we continue to grow, we hope to create not just products, but more opportunities to give back, share stories & spaces where others can feel seen, encouraged & reminded of what they're capable of. 🔥

May our journey remind you that: "If we can do it, !

There are places you visit, and then there are places that become part of your story. 🥹🌱

ANYUhaseyo! JULY RECAP: We were part of the QC MSME Week 2026 Trade Fair last July 5–10, 2026! And it brought us back to the very place where our journey began: Gateway Mall, Cubao. 🔥

Back in 2024, it was at Gateway Mall where we held our very first mall pop-up. ✨

We came with a humble setup, a borrowed display system, and no fancy trolley like the one we have now. 🥹 There were so many things we were still figuring out at the time.

But one thing we always had was the willingness to show up and give it our 100%.

Now, here we are again, back at that very same place in 2026.

And honestly, IT. HIT. DIFFERENTLY. 🥹

We came back with our newly improved brand setup, more confidence in what we're creating, and a deeper understanding of our "why." 💙

And the best part? It was seeing familiar faces. 🥹

People who had seen us & supported us when we were just starting. Those who remembered our products, our story, and the little brand that was still trying to find its place. ✨

Hearing them say they're proud of our growth & seeing their faces light up when we shared what we've been doing, meant more to us than they probably realize. 🥹💙

It reminded us that growth doesn't happen overnight. 💯

Sometimes, it's simply about showing up again & again, learning, improving, until one day you return to where you started & realize just how far you've come. 🔥

This time, we shared not just our products, but also our advocacy, our deeper "why", and the things we're hoping to build beyond our workshop. 🙏🏻

To everyone who stopped by, listened to our story, supported our craft, and believed in us since day 1 (or somewhere along the way), thank you. 💙

To our fellow advocates, thank you for reminding us that support doesn't have to be grand to be meaningful. Simply showing up for one another is enough to keep someone moving forward. ✨

May our journey continue to remind you that: "If we can do it, !" 💙

** Thank you QC Mayor Joy Belmonte, QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office and the whole team, and Ms. Mona Yap for the trust & opportunity! 🔥

ANYUhaseyo! Here's our JUNE 2026 (Pride Month) RECAP! 🌈 Looking back, we're grateful for the different ways we got to connect with our community. 💙

📍 2ND QC LGBTIQ+ Business Summit 2026 (June 19) 🌈
👉🏼 We're grateful to be one of the merchants at the 2nd LGBTIQ+ Bus. Summit at QC M.I.C.E. Center! ✨ We had the opportunity to witness a meaningful gathering centered on inclusivity, pride, education, creativity and community!

From the educational talks to the inspiring performances, it was a fruitful experience! We were also honored to have Councilor Aly Medalla drop by our booth & support our handcrafted products! 🙏🏻✨ Thank you for taking the time to visit & appreciate local craftsmanship! 💙

It was also our first time bringing our NEW event setup! We're continuously finding ways to improve & bring more of our brand into every space we enter. 🔥

📍 Queercon 2026 Year 2 (June 20) 🌈
👉🏼 Last year, we were one of the merchants at Queercon Year 1. This year, we simply came to support, enjoy the community, and be present in the moment. 💙

It was so good to see familiar faces, catch up with friends, and experience Queercon Year 2 at Trinoma from a different perspective! We’re so happy we got to be there not just as a business, but as part of the community! ✨

📍 LoveLaban Pride PH Festival 2026 & Maghinhawa Pride Village 2026 (June 27)🌈
👉🏼 Last year, we also joined Love Laban 2025 as merchants. This year, we finally got to experience both the Maghinhawa Pride Village and the LOVE LABAN Pride March 2026 at UP Diliman for the first time! ✨

The energy, people, creativity, and overall atmosphere made it such a fun way to wrap up our June. 🌈

Three experiences, different ways of showing up, but one thing stayed the same: community.

Last year, we were actively showing up & participating as a brand. This year, we learned that showing up can also mean taking a step back, supporting others, listening, and simply enjoying the spaces we're fortunate enough to be part of. 🔥

Thank you to everyone who welcomed us, supported our work, shared conversations with us, and made our June 2026 memorable. 💙

ANYUhaseyo! Our Co-founder, Madel Yu, is part of the "ABUBOT: Artworks from Found Objects" Exhibit showcasing her original handcrafted work, and one of her special pieces from her wooden AbuBOTS line! 💙 What an honor!! 🔥

Let's show her our support by dropping by the exhibit! The opening is on August 15, 2026 at the CANVAS Gallery and Garden! We hope to see you thereee! ✨🙏🏻

Once again, thank you Marahuyo Art Projects! ✨

ANYUhaseyo! NEW EVENT ALERT! 💙🔥

Catch us at "MA: The Space In Between We Create" this weekend in Mandaluyong! ✨ We'd love to see you there and say hi! 💙

📅 July 25–26 (Saturday & Sunday)
📍 25 Arayat, Mandaluyong
🎟️ FREE entry with RSVP — check out Likhaan's posts for the RSVP link

Come explore, support local, and discover the amazing work of 20 Likhaan creators all in one space. See you this weekend! 🥰👋🏼

ANYUhaseyo! 🥹✨

Again, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who dropped by, took the time to get to know who we are and what our advocacy stands for, and most especially, for taking a piece of ANYU home. 🫶🏻💙

You didn't just shop, but you supported both a dream and an advocacy. 🙏🏻🔥

For that, our hearts are truly grateful. ✨

A little reminder that if we can do it, ! 🧡

➡️ QC MSME Week 2026 Trade Fair
📅 July 5-10, 2026
📌 Gateway 1, Activity Area