Camias

/ˈkæm.i.əz/ noun

Definition

Plural of camia; a Filipino decorative container or box, often made of woven bamboo or decorative materials.

Etymology

From Filipino/Tagalog 'kamya,' referring to traditional woven containers used in Southeast Asian cultures for storage and decoration.

Kelly Says

Filipino camias are so beautifully woven they're often given as special gifts and can take weeks to make by hand—each one is basically an edible storage container disguised as art!

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