This Filipino Brand Has Baybayin-Themed Drawstring Bags and Yes, They’re Customizable

(SPOT.ph) Because of the pandemic, there are many things that are highly discouraged now, like touching a surface (or say, pressing an elevator button) then touching your face, or even the act of shaking hands. All these make the use of hands-free bags convenient. It’s a bonus if they have less pockets, lightweight, and are easy to wash. A drawstring canvas bag is your best bet—and you can get beautifully designed ones from Letr.A.

Local enterprise Letr.A sells Filipino-made handpainted bags inspired by indigenous patterns and the ancient Tagalog writing script called baybayin. They currently have three designs: Humaling, which means “extreme fondness or fascination”; Malaya or “freedom”; and Padayon, which means “continue” and is often expressed as words of encouragement to never give up. All bags are available for P500. You can also order a customized bag with your word of choice written in baybayin for a minimum of P700.

To order, fill out Letr.a PH’s form. Items are made to order with up to 15 working days waiting time.

For more information, follow Letr.a on Facebook.

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