Tambuli Fashion & Home Accessories, Inc.

From trendy fashion accessories to exotic home decors: a real touch of style

This is the very concept and idea that the Philippine trendy accessories maker, Tambuli Fashion & Home Accessories, Inc, is thriving upon. For 18 years, the Cebu-based company has been supplying high-end fashion accessories with a striking Asian-touch, using only the finest natural materials of coco, seed beads, shells, wood, cast stones, clay, etc.

Initially started as a trading company serving foreign buyers, Tambuli was founded in 1986 by an American couple, Marcy and Colette Goldstein. In 1988, the business began to flourish and Tambuli started its own manufacturing and moved its Manila-based operation to Cebu, the centre of the Philippine fashion accessories industry.

Tambuli's development reached one of its major turning points in 1997, when the company decided to branch out its business into contemporary home decors and accessories by launching its very first tabletop collection. The collection was created by Tambuli's inspirational designers and skillful workers. Without doubt, they should be taking full credit for the collection's overwhelming success. The instantaneous positive response from the customers has given the jewelry specialist the strong motivation to further develop its home accessories product line. The newborn products have been ranging from stylish sculptures, candle holders, vases, picture frames to wall decors created from the unique combination of cast stones, metal and many other natural materials. Though it was only a new and developing division at the time, Tambuli managed to master the challenge by applying its extensive knowledge and expertise as transferred from the fashion accessories field the company has excelled in. According to Mrs. Grace. J Montebon, Marketing Manager of Tambuli, the company's home accessories sector has excelled beyond what was expected throughout the years.

In order to cope with the increasing orders and enquiries from customers worldwide, Tambuli is making a smooth and efficient production process the top priority among many things. For that to happen, the company strives to boost production capacity whenever possible by upgrading its factory with new technology and machineries. Then the hiring of only the best, who can display their excellent craftsmanship, is viewed as another critically important production factor in ensuring the consistent supplies of Tambuli's distinguished fashion accessories and home products. Most of Tambuli's fashion and home accessories are basically hand-made, involving a high level of craftsmanship and a labour-intensive workforce. Tambuli puts high emphasis on maintaining a team of good and reliable workers at its production plant.

Even though Tambuli is an Asian-based manufacturer, it possesses a truly global and international outlook for its product lines and market scope. This is due to the fact that ever since its start, the company has been dedicated to serving customers worldwide, with European buyers providing most of the business in the home decors division, while American customers have been buying fashion accessories from Tambuli right from the beginning.

Participating in trade fairs held across the world has always been crucial for Tambuli, as they give the company the excellent opportunities to expose its trendy accessories and practical home items to many genuine buyers.

Then, Tambuli is quick to adopt advanced technology to make its fashion & home decors known by the world. According to Mrs. Montebon, the company's official website has generated much traffic since its launch, serving as an effective marketing channel to reach for more buyers than ever before. Moreover, Tambuli's worldwide recognition is even further enhanced after the company has become a partner of Virtual-Fairs.com since last September - a website that is dedicated to showcasing merchandises to buyers from all over the world.

In today's highly competitive business environment in which companies manufacturing home items and accessories can be found anywhere, how can Tambuli sustain its previous success and make further growth in the tough market? Tambuli's devotion to the highest quality and innovative designs is the most powerful incentive that keeps its customers coming back for more. "Our products are very popular with our buyers because they are just so unique, be they of contemporary or classic designs," said Mrs. Grace Montebon. Tambuli knows all too well that staying on top takes hard work and persistence, especially given its prestigious position in the industry. Continuing to innovate and lead has been the company's main mission since day one, and it will eventually strengthen its role as a leader.

Though being well-established in the industry and market, Tambuli employs an open-minded management system where new changes and challenges are welcome. In the years to come, Tambuli will continue to be a pioneering leader in rolling out a myriad of stunning accessories that will capture customers' heart.

Overseeing Tambuli's daily operation, Mrs. Grace J. Montebon would like to sum up the company's motto and its secret of success: "As a company, we maintain a congenial relationship with our workers, suppliers, as well as customers. Our products are designed, manufactured and sold with dignity, and high regard of each individual working for us. The first order won't be the last.

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