Why WAGAS?
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STANDARD BASKET
₱1,000.00 PHP
If you’re looking for a basket that’s more than just storage, you’re in the right place.
Back in 1998, our founder carved the first one by hand. It folded flat, then opened up like magic — and that little innovation became the product that built our family business.
Over the years, people have picked these up as wedding presents, housewarming gifts, or just something to brighten their tables. Most still tell us the same thing: it’s not just useful, it’s memorable.
Every basket is handmade in Cebu. It folds flat for easy storage, then opens up into a centerpiece that can hold fruit, bread, or whatever you want to showcase. The design is clever, but what really sets it apart is the story behind it — decades of grit, family, and craftsmanship carved into every piece.
You can buy storage anywhere. You buy a story when you take home a Wagas Basket.
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.
