My Grandparent's Home

The following pictures make up a quick home tour of my grandparent's home in Quezon City, Metro Manila. My grandfather, General Federico Ruiz, ordered a lot of the furniture from local carvers in different provinces across the country during the 70's and the 80's. I hope you enjoy!

   Chest, Bone Inlay, possibly 1980

 

Narra Wood, Chair, Part of a 10-seater Dining Set

Narra Wood, Samar, ordered from a furniture maker in Catarman who needed business at the time. 1987

Souvenir from the Vietnam War
when my Grandfather was assigned there.

Mirror, Narra Wood with Bone Inlay

Kumintang, A gift from a Muslim Datu when my
grandfather was the Battalion Commander of the Cotabato Province.
1977

1992, A gift to my grandfather

My greatgrandmother's closet, 1950, Narra Wood

Shell mirror, made from shells taken from Maqueda Bay

Living Room Set, Narra Wood with Bone Inlay

Korean Locker, from an antique shop, 1980

Glassware Cabinet, Narra Wood with Bone Inlay

1978 Curio Cabinet

Japanese Dolls, 1997

Narra Door, 1979

Our Lady of the Eucharist and Grace Statue

Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue

San Lorenzo Ruiz, Patron Saint of the Philippines

Caedo, Sculptor, Bronze ca. 1988.

This is the twin of the statue that President Ramos gave to

Pope John Paul II as a gift from the Filipino people.