About us
/Ang-kan/ — a reminder of things inherited and passed on. Methods and objects that have had more time.
Founded in 2015 originally as Abacá, Ancán is an exploration into generational craft through accessories and homeware. Led by material and technique, we design and develop pieces across textile, carving, stitch work, and weaving traditions, working closely with skilled makers in multiple regions, respecting the culture they hold while finding new ways of seeing. Evolving and open, we also curate existing and found objects grounded in the same language and intent.
Our work is slow, moving at the pace of our makers and materials.
Our Materials
We focus on natural materials and handmade processes to utilize regionally available resources and avoid waste. Reusable or recycled packaging is prioritized whenever possible.
Our Partners
Selected products contribute 10% of proceeds to one of the non-profit organizations we support, listed below. Products with this contribution will have this noted clearly in their description.
Real Life Foundation
Provides educational assistance, leadership & character development to underprivileged Filipino youth.
Rightstart Foundation
Geared towards providing disadvantaged Filipino street children a safe space for creativity and development through after-school programs centered on art, music, and play.
From time to time, we reallocate to other urgent causes, i.e. typhoon relief, Covid-19 relief, etc.—these are announced on our social media channels or Newsletter.