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Salay Handmade Paper Industries, Inc. (SHAPII) uses indigenous raw materials. Its processing method is almost completely manual.

Worker putting wet piece of paper on board to dry.

PAPER MAKERS IN ACTION. Raw materials are cut, washed, cooked and blended. Each piece of paper is created in a mould and deckle, couched in cloth, pressed by hand and left to dry for days by air, sunlight or steam.

CRAFTMEN COMPETING BY TEAMS! Finished sheets are handcrafted into cards, boxes, notepads, picture frames, lamps, and other items.

DESIGNERS. Working in a system of clusters at their homes, housewives and out-of-school youths painstakingly arrange tiny leaves, twigs, and petals on the sheets, producing unique, intricate designs. Tiny scissors, tweezers and magnifying glasses are

used.

QUALITY CONTROL AT THREE LEVELS! After the making of the paper, when crafting is done and the design is executed, a group of our workers make sure that the products meet international standard.

PACKING AS THE LAST STEP. Packing cushions our precious creations as they wing their way by air or sea to our clients. Many times we whisper to the outgoing goods, "Go, give joy to whoever you touch …"

The making of any globally competitive product requires trained hands and effective quality control system. At SHAPII, however, the end-product also

breathes with inspirations of the workers who regard it not only as a means of livelihood but most of all value it as a handicraft. By choosing SHAPII products and paying for fair price, you are working with our workers and helping them build a better future.