Artcyst.ph began in 2018 as a small craft studio founded by me and my sister, creating paintings and calligraphy rooted in a shared love for handmade work. The name Artcyst draws from "art" and "cyst" (spoken like "sis") — a quiet nod to our bond, and to catalyst: something that sparks ideas into motion.
After a pause in 2020, Artcyst returns in 2026 with a more focused expression. Today, the studio centers on handcrafted leather journals and folios — though our mediums have changed, the heart of what we started remains the same, and so does the name.
Every folio we make is assembled by hand, one piece at a time — each cord chosen with purpose, each leather panel pressed and trimmed with care. We remain a small studio based in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Every order sustains the craft, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
WHAT WE MAKE
Leather Journals & Folios
✦ Passport Trifold
✦ A6 Bifold & Trifold
✦ A5 Bifold & Trifold
Each piece is fully customizable — choose your leather color, edge finish, hardware, cord colors, charms, and personal engraving. Made to order, one at a time.