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THE APPLE BASKET
₱1,000.00 PHP
This isn’t just a basket. It’s the one that started everything.
In 1998, our founder carved the first Red Apple Basket with nothing but grit, love, and a dream to provide for his family. That act grew into Wagas Crafts — and this design became our flagship, even inspiring the logo we still carry today.
Handmade in Cebu, it folds flat, then magically opens into a centerpiece that holds fruit, bread, or whatever you want to showcase. But what makes it special isn’t just the clever design — it’s the story it carries. A story of family, resilience, and craftsmanship that endures.
The Red Apple Basket isn’t something you’ll find at Ikea. It’s the heart of our story, and maybe, the start of a new story in your home.
It's All in the Details
SPECS
Every Wagas Crafts piece begins with carefully chosen Philippine-sourced materials.
- Key materials: Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) or Philippine Mahogany
- Finish: Smooth food-safe clear coat
- Hardware: Stainless or brass screws (where required)
CRAFTING PROCESS
Each Wagas Crafts creation begins in the imaginative hands of Ritchie Wagas, who sketches every concept and guides its proportions, finishes, and details.
In our workshop in Compostela, Cebu, these designs come to life through a careful blend of tradition and innovation. New-generation equipment helps achieve precise shaping, yet most of the work remains proudly done by hand—from assembling and sanding to the final smoothing of edges.
Then there's more. Each piece is hand-painted or finely detailed by local artists, adding warmth and personality that only human touch can bring.
From our family’s workshop to your home, every Wagas Crafts piece is made to be used, loved, and treasured for years.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
Every Wagas Crafts piece is packed to reach you in the perfect condition.
- Your chosen handcrafted product
- A Wagas branded box, ready for gifting or safe storage
PERSONALIZATION
Make every Wagas Crafts piece uniquely yours with our personalization piece.
- Laser Engraving or Hand Painting – Add names, dates, short messages on the product itself or note card.
- Custom Designs – Collaborate with our team to create limited or commemorative designs that turn your order into a true keepsake.
To personalize, simply write your desired text or idea in the note section at checkout, or email us at hello@wagascrafts.com so we can bring your vision to life.
Experience filipino craft.
From a backyard workshop in 1998—where a skilled carpenter once worked for a sack of rice—to shipping thousands of handcrafted baskets to Europe, Wagas Crafts has grown through trust, creativity, and family. Every purchase supports local artisans and keeps Philippine woodcraft alive.
