The Producers
Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1996 as non-stock and non-profit corporation, the Riverside Basket Producers Association is now composed of 31 members. Most of them rely on handicraft as their main source of livelihood. During lull periods, however, some members engage in farm work, vegetable vending and casual labor at a nearby cement factory.

The group owns a tricycle it uses for buying raw materials and delivering finished products for shipment to Manila. The tricycle was purchased with the assistance of OXFAM.

Riverside participates in local trade fairs and holds the distinction of being the biggest and most dynamic group organized by CCAP in Pangasinan. Early this year, under CCAP's sales incentive program, Riverside received a substantial amount now being used as additional capital for their production.


Their Products
The products of the group are primarily rattan-based and combined with other indigenous raw materials. They produce a variety of items such as baskets, magazine organizers, planters, trays, and wine holders.



Back to Producers List