There Was An Urge To Draw Filipiniana Sci-fi Clothes

Lola’s party-all-night outfit

in Philippine folklore, Oryol was a beautiful naga with a hypnotic voice. She was the one who commanded vicious mermaids called the Magindara. She was also said to protect the land of Ibalong where monsters and beasts lived peacefully.

Miss International Philippines 2022 National Costume

PAMANA (Heritage) This national costume was Inspired by Hannah’s favourite toy (gifted by her mother) as a child: a Barbie wearing a Maria Clara Filipiniana, which Manny Halasan took inspiration from and mixed it with his own fond childhood memories of his grandfather’s antique tambourine. Manny Halasan wants us to remember our childhood experiences and look back on our past through this classic traditional Filipiniana.

when you’re a Mahinhin at Masunuring Dalagita™ but you’re late for the 7am mass and you can practically hear your grandmother chewing you out

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Final Evening Gown

A tribute to Whang-Od

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Apo Whang-Od And The Thousand-Year-Old Tradition Live On

Apo Whang-Od has left a literal and figurative mark on the world. A new generation emerges to follow in her footsteps.

American occupation era Philippines but our girlie here is secretly a vampire hunter at a fancy party looking for her target 🦇🧛‍♂️🌴

Isabella . Filipina “Belle”

starting the year right. here’s my first art for the year. 

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Final Evening Gown

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Maria Makiling is a diwata or lambana (faerie or forest nymph) in Philippine mythology associated with Mount Makiling, Philippines. She is said to be the benefactor of the townspeople who depend on the mountain, as she is responsible for its bounties. It is said that the mountain resembles the profile of a woman, an image of Maria herself.

She is often depicted as one of three characters: a fierce protector of the forest surrounding the mountains, a provider known to give ginger that turns into gold to poor villagers, and a spurned lover afraid to love a mortal once more. Even today there are still reported sightings of her presence, from lost hikers, disappearances attributed to her presences, and students who go to the university at the foot of the mountain, University of the Philippines in Los Baños.

Translations (Filipino to English):

they are maria makiling

part, n./adj.: this is a part of my love, that I can never wholly receive anything from you - whether it be answers, time, or shelter - and that’s okay. [source of original text]

made this illustration for my buds over at reinvent mag cool cool cool

this was based off of maria makiling, a popular diwata found in philippine folklore