Made Here Artisan’s Studio at Wright Park Hotel

There is a moment that happens inside Wright Park Hotel when the noise of the city drops away. The lobby holds its composure. Light settles gently across the room. And off to one side, almost waiting to be noticed, is Made Here Artisan’s Studio.

Spend a few minutes inside and the intention becomes clear. The space has been arranged with care, with the kind of restraint that lets craftsmanship speak for itself. Nothing is crowded. Nothing is shouting for attention. Pieces are given room to stand on their own merit, which is increasingly rare in Baguio’s retail landscape.

For travelers who pay attention to detail, this is where curiosity tends to linger.

The studio presents a rotating selection of locally made pieces that reflect the creative energy of the Cordilleras. You will find photography, art, leather goods, wearable items, home accents, and specialty products that carry a strong sense of origin. The common thread is thoughtful production. These are objects made by people who understand material, time, and finish. Amongst the prints of renowned photographer Eros Goze and the perfume perfection of Story Candle PH, hang Bayong bags, woven by Persons Deprived of Liberty, incarcerated in Baguio City Jail

What makes the experience satisfying is the edit. The selection feels considered rather than simply filled. Seasoned shoppers will notice this immediately. There is confidence in choosing fewer, better pieces.

During our recent visit, Alam Mo Ba Baguio attended the launch of Mindful Lines, Mindful Lives, a neuroarts activity book that unfolds as memoir and meditation by local author Jingle Melanie Melan Ku Marquez. The gathering was intimate and warmly received, drawing in members of the local creative community.

Her work now holds the distinction of being the first book by a Baguio based author currently available within the studio. It is a meaningful addition that expands the space beyond physical craft into literary and wellness territory. Moments like this reveal the broader direction of Made Here. The studio is not standing still, nor is it only a transactional space. The coming together of the creative community for the launch is a testament to the authenticity of Made Here’s mission. 

Location plays strongly in its favor. Positioned within Wright Park Hotel and a short distance from the Dancing Fountain within Wright Park, and the restaurants of Outlook Drive, the studio fits naturally into a more considered Baguio itinerary. Guests already staying at the hotel will find it effortlessly accessible. Visitors exploring the area will appreciate having a refined retail stop that does not require navigating crowded souvenir rows.

If you plan to visit, give yourself time. This is a space that rewards a slower look. Ask about newly featured makers. Notice the materials. Pick things up. The pleasure here is in the details.

As Baguio continues to grow and evolve, Made Here Artisan’s Studio signals a welcome maturity in how local craft is being presented. There is respect for the makers. There is discipline in the curation. There is a clear undersanding of the kind of traveler who will appreciate both.

For those who prefer their discoveries to feel considered and well placed, this corner of Wright Park Hotel is worth seeking out.

About the Author:

Josh is a creative traveller and Baguio resident who seeks both the authentic and refined pieces that connect his house to his journey