Pek Tapestries
Description: “Bahala na” (bah-hah-la nah) is a Filipino expression used to express an attitude of optimistic acceptance or fatalistic resignation in an uncertain or difficult situations. In the Philippines the fatalistic attitude is reflective of the Catholicism of the Filipino people, who entrust their fate in the hands of God. Many times bahala na is a saying that expresses a mentality that despite one's free will, one cannot do anything about the larger existing circumstances of their situation. Its etymology is from the word “Bathala” (god), from the Sanskrit word “bhattara” or “noble lord.” NOTE: More quirky shirts, stickers, phone cases here in my shop. Just search "AYDAPADI" or “AYDAPADI STUDIO”
Description: Gigil refers to the trembling or gritting of the teeth in response to a situation that overwhelms your self-control. It's been commonly described as an irresistible urge to squeeze something cute. Also known as cute aggression. NOTE: More quirky Filipino-themed shirts, stickers, phone cases & more at my shop here. Just search "AYDAPADI" or “AYDAPADI STUDIO.” Mabuhay and Ingat!
Description: AMPING is a Cebuano or Visayan word in the Philippines. It means to treat something with care, to be careful with something. Ex: Mag-amping ka arun dílì ka masámad, Be careful so you don't get hurt. NOTE: More Filipino-themed shirts, stickers, phone cases at my shop here. Just search "AYDAPADI". Cheers.
Description: Tagalog Republic (Filipino: Republika ng Katagalugan, more precisely "Republic of the Tagalog Nation/People"; Spanish: República Tagala) is a term used to refer to two revolutionary governments involved in the Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Empire and the Philippine-American War. Its leader was one of the national heroes, Andres Bonifacio. The letter "I" in the middle is in "alibata" or ancient Tagalog script, and represents the letter "K," symbolizing "Kalayaan" or "freedom." NOTE: More quirky Filipino-themed shirts, stickers, phone cases & more at my shop here. Just search "AYDAPADI" or “AYDAPADI STUDIO.” Mabuhay and Ingat!
Description: Marites, a shortened version of “Mare, anong latest?” (Girl, whats the tea?” is Filipino is the cultural shorthand used by Internet users to refer to the gossipy tita next door who spends a huge chunk of her days spreading interesting (and sometimes, malicious) gossip to her neighbors. It’s also what we call the Filipino Karen. NOTE: More quirky shirts, stickers, phone cases at my shop here. search "AYDAPADI" or “AYDAPADI STUDIO”. Cheers.
