The Butete Tamburin Necklace last chance They used to house crosses

They used to house crosses

The Padijit has not been seen worn in over 100 years

each of these tambourines you see on our Pearl Tambourine Bracelet is rich with meaning and carry stories of our culture and history

and Catholicism continues to be the cornerstone of Filipino identity for millions in the country

8cm diameter

The Butete Tamburin Necklace last chance They used to house crosses#KnowYourTambourine: Can you guess which aquatic animal this pendant was inspired from? Drawing inspiration from their natural environment, Filipino goldsmiths named and patterned the butete after the pufferfish. Botete in Tagalog, the pufferfish is a highly poisonous species of fish that inflates itself and reveals pointed spines as a defense mechanism when threatened. A smaller version of the butete is known as the puriket. The Butete Pendant