Francis Jestre

Meet Francis: the artisan from Sorsogon who uses banana bark to give life and beauty to the simplest of items through Jestre Arts and Crafts! 

When he started using banana bark, he was amazed by the quality of the material. He now uses it in creating boxes, organizers, pencil cases, lamp shades, clip boards and now, bags, wallets, and pouches are in development too. 

Creating products using banana bark has given him and his crafters more opportunities for additional income, as well as avenues to improve their artistry through producing these items and joining trade shows.