Kristian Kabuay
@kabuay.bsky.social
Traditional hand-tapped tattoos (Batok/Patik/Tatak) 🇵🇭
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Kristian Kabuay
@kabuay.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Traditional pre-Philippine hand-tapped tattooing. Visayan Lawig pattern that represents a creation story. #batok
Happy Philippine Independence Day
June 15, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Happy Philippine Independence Day
Did a shoot and interview with Art Scene Magazine
May 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Did a shoot and interview with Art Scene Magazine
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Makes sense. Bad news for SF, UCSF, and cardiac patients (like some of my loved ones) across the country
March 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Makes sense. Bad news for SF, UCSF, and cardiac patients (like some of my loved ones) across the country
From the archives: 2018. Still applicable in 2025. ✊🏾
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March 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
From the archives: 2018. Still applicable in 2025. ✊🏾
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“‘The government is treating us like criminals based only on our tattoos, or because we’re Venezuelan, without a proper investigation or a prosecutor offering any evidence.’”
The men disappeared to El Salvador because of their tattoos
The Trump administration sent Venezuelans to El Salvador’s most infamous prison. Their families are looking for answers.
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March 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
“‘The government is treating us like criminals based only on our tattoos, or because we’re Venezuelan, without a proper investigation or a prosecutor offering any evidence.’”
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March 26, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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If only Republicans cared as much about protecting kids in school as they do about protecting Teslas.
March 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If only Republicans cared as much about protecting kids in school as they do about protecting Teslas.
One of the topics I'll talk about during my Batok workshop on Monday 3/10 6PM US Pacific. Free registration at Kabuay.com/live #batok
March 6, 2025 at 3:51 AM
One of the topics I'll talk about during my Batok workshop on Monday 3/10 6PM US Pacific. Free registration at Kabuay.com/live #batok
My latest book is to teach kids about the ancient practice of Batok. Available for pre-order at StruggleandStrength.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:22 AM
My latest book is to teach kids about the ancient practice of Batok. Available for pre-order at StruggleandStrength.com
The new DeepSeek AI tool has some understanding of Baybayin but misses the cancellation for the Sa. Chatgpt was flat out wrong. At least Claude had an explanation. #baybayin
January 28, 2025 at 5:36 AM
The new DeepSeek AI tool has some understanding of Baybayin but misses the cancellation for the Sa. Chatgpt was flat out wrong. At least Claude had an explanation. #baybayin
Some recent #batok work. Kabuay.com/tattoos
January 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Some recent #batok work. Kabuay.com/tattoos
I thought I was watching an episode of American Primeval but it turned out to be the inauguration
January 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I thought I was watching an episode of American Primeval but it turned out to be the inauguration
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Young men today have fewer positive male role models.
January 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Young men today have fewer positive male role models.
Ever seen Batok on an achilles? You're welcome. Salamat. BTW, I was never really good at Greek Mythology, it was my achilles elbow. #batok #filipinotattoos #handtaptattoo #filipino
January 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Ever seen Batok on an achilles? You're welcome. Salamat. BTW, I was never really good at Greek Mythology, it was my achilles elbow. #batok #filipinotattoos #handtaptattoo #filipino
Aggressiveness isn't masculinity. The first instinct of masculinity should be to protect.
(Bloomberg) -- Mark Zuckerberg lamented the rise of "culturally neutered" companies that have sought to distance themselves from "masculine energy," adding that it's good if a culture "celebrates the aggression a bit more."
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January 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Aggressiveness isn't masculinity. The first instinct of masculinity should be to protect.
Happy birthday to everyone
January 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Happy birthday to everyone
Instead of a pen or stencil, ink is applied with something like a rice stalk bended to mark the line. One pass with the thorn then wipe. Then repeat. #batok www.instagram.com/reel/DDo2U9v...
December 16, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Instead of a pen or stencil, ink is applied with something like a rice stalk bended to mark the line. One pass with the thorn then wipe. Then repeat. #batok www.instagram.com/reel/DDo2U9v...