Paypay

With a mere wave of her hand, a Filipina maiden during the Spanish times could speak volumes without a single word to would-be suitors through the magic of her paypay. These coy gestures were immortalized by Jose Rizal’s Maria Clara in his famous novel Noli Me Tangere when she tried to communicate her feelings amidst the watchful eye of her elders. 

Still a very popular accessory among ladies nowadays, there is nothing like a handcrafted handy paypay made out of the buri palm to refresh oneself.