But the opportunity to work directly with Filipino artisans was an idea too good to pass up.
Before fully taking the leap, Lim did some investigative groundwork.
Lim brought back artisan-made products that she felt were hugely undervalued and started selling and testing the market.
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Lims desire to share this experience with others inspired her to take LIKHA in a design direction.
Initially, they focused on basic, simple forms," Lim says.
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Lim explains how working closely with artisans helps her understand how each product is made and why.
In the case of the community crafting the coconut fibers, the end result was LIKHAs animal planters.
Today, the animal plantersand specifically the dog plantersare one of the brands all-time top sellers.
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Each mistake isn’t a miss, it’s a lesson.
Each small win is a step forward, no matter how small.
LIKHA has also helped shine a light on Lims own past.
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It was a simpler time before mass production came into her small town, Lim says.
Each touch stirs a happy memory," Lim says.
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