Kristine Peñafiel Salviejo Luna Rug

Small area rug hand crafted by Filipino artisans using local cotton. The design is known as "Kusikus" which translates to "whirlwind" – a hypnotizing motif that dates back to the 1500's pre-Spanish colonial Philippines. A mathematical pattern native to Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur in the Northern coastal regions, it was traditionally used to protect ships and to confuse and ward off evil spirits. 

Kristine peñafiel salviejo collaborates with local craftspeople around the world to create unique home goods that support the artisans and local communities while also highlighting the rich history and traditions of the makers. Her current focus is on the Philippines, where her family is from, and the line is a fusion of modern, abstract textile design and traditional Filipino patterns that date back as far as the 1400's.