Magpuni

Category: Apparel

"Magpuni" Leather Corset serves as a powerful, active title, translating literally to the act of weaving palm leaves (puni art), which is the very craft embedded into this design. Just as the Philippine superhero Darna stands for strength and protection, this piece transforms Philippine’s delicate puni art into fierce, armor-like corset. It reimagines Darna's iconic red and gold costume by trading palm fronds for thick, sturdy vegetable-tanned leather. To embrace sustainability, the geometric puni patterns are woven entirely from leftover red and yellow-brown leather strips to minimize workshop waste. This resourcefulness reflects a hero's adaptability, beautifully blending indigenous heritage, eco-friendly design, and durable leather to fight the fast-fashion status quo.