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My Maternal Grandmother
I remember her wearing this "baro't saya" like an everyday attire. Somehow, they looked comfortable in those outfits.
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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... [read more]
The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... [read more] Blog: Dressing Up in the Philippines, Circa 18th Century
Date: October 11th 2011
The Filipino men dress up in Barong Tagalog especially for formal occasions. The translucent fabric used is either Jusi which is our local silk equivalent or pina cloth from handloomed pineapple leaf fibers. It has a front opening with some embroidery, and was originally colourless. Of late, modern barong tagalogs come in different hues. As worn, the bar ... read more
Date: October 11th 2011
The Filipino men dress up in Barong Tagalog especially for formal occasions. The translucent fabric used is either Jusi which is our local silk equivalent or pina cloth from handloomed pineapple leaf fibers. It has a front opening with some embroidery, and was originally colourless. Of late, modern barong tagalogs come in different hues. As worn, the bar ... read more
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those dresses!
I love these and this ^^
From Blog: Dressing Up in the Philippines, Circa 18th Century
Chris and Nikki
Chris & Nikki
Such a nice picture.
From Blog: Dressing Up in the Philippines, Circa 18th Century