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The Daster Project with Patis TesoroOctober 5, 2026

San Pedro, Laguna - On October 5th, 2026, members of the CTID faculty and alumni visited the studio of National Artist, Patis Tesoro, in San Pablo, Laguna. The event marks a collaboration for The Daster Project.

“Dastercon” at Patis Tesoro Boutique in San Pablo City, Laguna

Surrounded by Tesoro’s gardenscapes, attendees drafted daster patterns alongside the atelier’s master patternmaker.

With the atelier artisans and staff of Patis Tesoro

In between patternmaking, a brief visit by the National Artist. She shared about her artistic journey and motivations for promoting the Filipinian. She underscored how the daster, an intrinsically Filipino garment, serves as a blank canvas for Filipino craft where artistry blooms exponentially.

Left image: A classic floral daster alongside an embellished design by Patis Tesoro Right image: Patis Tesoro illustrating her design process for the daster

More stories were shared over a sumptuous meal.

Seated from left to right: Astrud Malvar, Kristyn Caragay, Patis Tesoro, Basil Malicsi, Kim Quiñola Behind from left to right: Yasha Rosales, Kendo Siochi, Ron Roxas, Collins Latonio, Allianz Maturino

The collaboration between the CTID Department and Patis Tesoro emphasizes the designer’s desire for Filipino craftsmanship as the beating heart of the new generation of fashion designers. At the center of The Daster Project is a hands-on workshop for selected Clothing Technology students that were chosen from a recent open call for submissions of textile surface designs using scrap or reclaimed fabrics.

Reimagination of the pambahay through a new lens awaits at the next workshops of The Daster Project on October 19th and November 30th.

Written by: Collins Latonio

Photos by: Yasha Rosales, Ron Roxas