Yakan Bride
I usually incorporate tattoos from the Kalinga tribe in my drawings, but I I’ve been exploring more about (pre-colonial) Filipino culture, and recently discovered the Yakan Tribe. They are known for their beautiful, colorful, and detailed weaving textiles. They have a face painting custom called the “Tanyak Tanyak” that is only worn during wedding ceremonies.
I can’t wait to create more work highlighting the beauty that the different cultures represent in the Philippines.