Caps
King of Tondo • KA (Unity) (Snapback)
Rajah Sulayman (1558-1575) Regarded as a brave and great ruler of Tondo, Manila. He led a native revolt against the Spanish in 1574 when the new Governor-General did not honor the treaty with the prior Rajah. The defiance of Rajah Sulayman came to be known as the “Sulayman Revolt” also known as The “First Battle of Manila Bay”.
Baybayin script – Hari ng Tundo (King of Tondo) and “KA” (Magkaisa/Unity)
Baybayin also incorrectly known as Alibata is a pre-colonial Philippine writing system. The term baybayin means “to spell” in Tagalog. The script was used in the Archipelago along with other writing systems.
Learn more about Rajah Sulayman
Art by Tata Ponsi
Baybayin script by Jacob Ira
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KA Grey Youth Cap
KA Grey Youth Cap
“KA” (Magkaisa/Unity) Baybayin also incorrectly known as Alibata is a pre-colonial Philippine writing system. The term baybayin means “to spell” in Tagalog. The script was used in the Archipelago along with other writing systems.
Spread Knowledge Cap
KA Grey Cap
KA Grey Cap
“KA” (Magkaisa/Unity) Baybayin also incorrectly known as Alibata is a pre-colonial Philippine writing system. The term baybayin means “to spell” in Tagalog. The script was used in the Archipelago along with other writing systems.
Decolonize Indigenize Cap
Decolonize Indigenize Cap
Art of Kristian Kabuay
Kristian Kabuay was born in the Philippines and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He spent his college years in the Philippines where he honed his knowledge about the native endangered writing system, Baybayin. Kristian is a self-taught artist influenced by calligraphy, graffiti, abstract art, indigenous culture, technology, and Asian writing systems.
As a leading authority for the propagation and instruction of the Philippine script, he developed a modern performance style of the writing system called Tulang Kalis (Poetry of the Sword) and introduced it as Filipino Calligraphy with a series of live demonstrations and lectures at the Asian Art Museum (SF) in October 2012.
Currently based in San Francisco, Kristian has been tirelessly advocating a reawakening of the indigenous spirit through decolonization and Baybayin. Conscious of the role he plays, Kristian launched his own company around the script specializing custom art, translations, books and apparel. This lead to collaborations with t-shirt, hat and skateboard companies. Kristian completed a European tour of Paris, Madrid, London, and Brussels in July 2013 and is currently working on his 5th book.
KA Black Cap
KA Black Cap
“KA” (Magkaisa/Unity) Baybayin also incorrectly known as Alibata is a pre-colonial Philippine writing system. The term baybayin means “to spell” in Tagalog. The script was used in the Archipelago along with other writing systems.
Datu LapuLapu (Snapback)
Datu LapuLapu (Snapback)
Lapulapu was a Datu of Mactan, an island in the Visayas. He was the first native of the archipelago to fight against Spanish colonization. On April 27, 1521, Lapu-Lapu and his men triumphed over the Spanish invaders led by Ferdinand Magellan that is known as the Battle of Mactan.
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Bayanihan Khaki Cap
Bayanihan Khaki Cap
If we take a look at Filipino history, we learn that it’s a constant struggle of power and resistance of the Filipino people. “Bayanihan” which translates into community working together, plays a big role in Filipino history and culture. The strong sense of community has brought Filipino people together through The Katipunan, The United Farmworkers, and The Edsa Revolutionaries.
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KA/GOLD (Unity) (Wool Snapback)
“KA” (Magkaisa/Unity) Baybayin also incorrectly known as Alibata is a pre-colonial Philippine writing system. The term baybayin means “to spell” in Tagalog. The script was used in the Archipelago along with other writing systems.
Batok pattern under the brim artwork represent affluence, wealth and prosperity.
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Bayanihan Forest Green Cap
Bayanihan Forest Green Cap
If we take a look at Filipino history, we learn that it’s a constant struggle of power and resistance of the Filipino people. “Bayanihan” which translates into community working together, plays a big role in Filipino history and culture. The strong sense of community has brought Filipino people together through The Katipunan, The United Farmworkers, and The Edsa Revolutionaries.
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Bayanihan Black Cap
Bayanihan Black Cap
If we take a look at Filipino history, we learn that it’s a constant struggle of power and resistance of the Filipino people. “Bayanihan” which translates into community working together, plays a big role in Filipino history and culture. The strong sense of community has brought Filipino people together through The Katipunan, The United Farmworkers, and The Edsa Revolutionaries.
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Laging Una (Always First) (Snapback)
The day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Filipinos in the United States, those we now respectfully call the “Manongs,” began a drive to form an all-Filipino military unit. Quickly trained, Filipino immigrants turned-soldiers would be sent to help push the Japanese out of the Philippines. They would fight bravely for the liberation of their homeland.
The design for this cap was inspired by the Coat of Arms logo of the 1st Filipino Regiment Infantry. The three stars are taken from the Philippines’ flag that symbolizes the three principal islands, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The cross kris blade and Igorot war shield represents the two warrior tribes of the islands.
The bottom of the brim is a photograph of the 2nd Filipino Regiment Infantry. Wielding their choice of weapon, also part of their field equipment, the Bolo.
Proceeds from the sales of the Laging Una caps will go towards the Congressional Gold Medal for Filipino WWII Vets. www.vetsequitycenter.org
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