The Butete Tamburin Necklace last chance The Padijit has not been

The Padijit has not been seen worn in over 100 years

They used to house crosses

and affection associated with carnations

Enjoy wearing them for years to come and pass on as an heirloom

we also call this bead the 'kalabasa'

The Butete Tamburin Necklace last chance The Padijit has not been#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