Philippine Folk Tale - Monkey & Turtle

"Please, monkey, give me a banana - please!
I found it first!"

"Ok, turtle, I keep the top and you the banana bottom!"

"Who feeds you this camote (sweet yam), turtle?"

Family Joys

Turn of the Century (Manila)

Turn of the Century (Manila)

Mother & Child

Turn of the Century (Manila) Mother & Child

T'boli Mother & Child

Gaddang Mother & Child

Tiruray Mother & Child

Bukidnon Mother & Child

Introducing NutArt Tampipi!

Based on suggestions by our blogger friends we started brainstorming.

And this is the outcome. Thank You!

Wedding Pictures and our Sea Turtle!

"Using the coconut shell as our coin holder added a special touch to
our Boracay wedding.
We love the fact that you hand-paint, number and record each of these shells, so we shall treasure ours and remember your admirable work always. Thank you for making these unique ba-os!"

Janice & Alvin

Philippine Patterns

B'laan tribe pattern
(Mindanao province)

Bagobo tribe pattern
(Mindanao province)

Mandaya tribe pattern
(Mindanao province)

Philippine Costumes

Church wear
(turn of the century)

Visayan house dress
(turn of the century)

mother and children of Kalinga tribe
(Luzon province)