Mostly our visits to our suppliers do not leave any time over for touristic activities. But this time was an exception: we spent a weekend visiting Hundreds Islands National Park. It is a beautifull and very popular spot in Northern Luzon (Philippines).
After a long search, we discovered an old family business in Bat Trang near Hanoi, surrounded by a thousand other potteries. Their eighth generation produces our stoneware. Old, but modern: they completely work on the basis of the principle of fair trade.
Not just clothes are washed. Also, the Philippines take a bath on Saturday.
It is essential that nothing is packed when it is raining or the atmosphere is too humid.
Malous’s people like to relax with playing basketball after working hours. Even though it is not the hottest time of the day temperature is still around 30 C – and we find it quite hot…
For Malou and us it’s important to be able to follow the production process. Nicoline has made a handy Excel tool for this purpose. It’s a pretty complex process, so the tool needs some explanation.
A group photo at the end of a visit has become a ritual. It is a rather relaxed moment and it not necessary to dress up for the purpose.
On a bed of wood chips. Nothing will sleep softer than that. And my boss is just working.
By Philippine standards, Frans with his 6.2 feet, is a giant.
In the Philippines ants are thought to bring you good luck.
Help!! What color did I have in mind?
And suddenly you find yourself in a Philippine workshop between the clothes lines.
Our supplier of glassware has a workshop outside Bangkok. The family owned business has a small temple that the employees can make use of.