Kadua

Return & Reclamation

Sparked by a return to my home province of La Union, Philippines, Kadua began as a means to share traditional Ilokano handicrafts. Since its initial iteration, it has become a platform for my personal journey to return to and reclaim my heritage and origin story.

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We made it to 500 followers! FIVE HUNDRED?! Salamat sa follow! Consider yourselves my OG kakadua! 🌸 And I guess it’s time to re-introduce myself — I’m Shayne! I’m from San Fernando, La Union and Anchorage, Alaska.

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In traditional Ilokano life, we move with the seasons. We do things one at a time. We don’t plant flowers before the soil is ready. We don’t fish when we aren’t attuned to the tide. We don’t weave without understanding pattern

In her own subtle way, my reserved and “nasingpet” Ilokana mother taught me how to move through life with intention and carry pride with humility. Here are some lessons I’ve come to understand more through building Kadua, experienci

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