ZARATE MANILA

A creative space where ideas take shape, conversations unfold, and makers find new ground to explore. With THE—SEAT Cafe (.coffee) as the anchor venue, we aim to expand into possibilities of new avenues for deeper relevance and greater visibility. It is not just about being seen; it is about building a community that continues to thrive, connecting designers with audiences, collectors, and collaborators in meaningful ways.

MANIFESTO Vol. 1: Organique
06 December 2025—16 February 2026
The Seat Cafe, Poblacion Plaridel Bulacan

Featured designers:Clark MendozaDan & Viki / Krete ManilaEdward Sibunga / E.louJade JazzrelJim Zarate TorresReine ShihRev NavalUzel AlconeraLIJA by That One PieceKalikatureWith special works byTony Gonzales

Texture as purpose.

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Back with a greater ambition and sharper curation, an experimental creative play showcased at Manila FAME (), the latest in Filipino contemporary design.

Ten thousand circles made not for perfection, but for persistence. Each stitch traces the memory of hands, each connection a quiet conversation between the material and the maker. From distance, the pieces read as a single object; up close, they reveal craftsmanship that holds them together.

Credit photo: Mazen Castro ()

Day 1 of 2025

Presenting '10,000 Circles', a mediation on continuity. With each circle cut and sewn in rhythm, it forms a chain that drapes and breathes like fabric in motion— a soft architecture of patience. Every piece is built from recurrence—speaking to time, process, and the beauty that emerges from repetition.

Explore the collection.
Manila Fame 2025, booth D26–28
World Trade Center, Pasay Philippines

An invitation to delve inward—through gradual transformation of textures, reveals one's inner self. From what is seen to what is felt, color flows outward, freely expressed on canvas.

Manila FAME 2025
October 16-18, 2025
World Trade Center Metro Manila
Philippines

one of one • a pop of chartreuse.

new works coming soon.. 🌸🌼🌹🌺

"The fabric (wall structure) and the cavern (the paper) were the elements of this exhibition design. We wanted to create a structure that would neatly showcase the products and yet accentuate with an organic composition using paper, in different depths to create a texturized effect inspired in rocks or caves. It was a design entirely made with kraft paper and discarded textile fabric from Divisoria.”

Awarded as ‘KATHA: Best Sustainable Design’ at the 2024 Manila FAME ().

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The Flowers of Flowers.

Ylang-Ylang; also known as ‘Cananga odorata’, is a tropical flower native in the Philippines. Its vibrant hues reveals a heritage deeply rooted in age-old traditions from the Philippine culture and spiritual spheres.The star-shaped blossoms play a unique memory of nature’s beauty and a sweet smelling nostalgia.

In Filipino traditions, Ylang-Ylang is not just a flower; it's a fragrant blessing woven into cultural tapestry of meaning. The intricate leis are exchanged as tokens of goodwill and best wishes that signifies purity of union and a promise of enduring love.

Ylang-Ylang Lighting | 100W x 100D x 50cmH

Introducing Ylang-Ylang

Designed by Jim Zarate Torres, the Ylang-Ylang lighting piece is inspired by nature and culture. Made of handmolded thermoplastic, it highlights a breathtaking floral motif that is manually executed through heating and hand-moulding technique.

With each piece made by hand, every petal has its own distinctive, irregular detail that gives the form an authentic, hancrafted touch. The collection is a statement piece that embodies sculptural beauty and unique craftsmanship through a work of art.

Open for commissions.

'In Silence'

Join us at MANILA FAME 2024 as we present a new material exploration and a series of limited designs.

17—19 October 2024

booth C10 & B30
World Trade Center Pasay
Manila, Philippines



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