Evolution of Philippine Costume
History and Origin of Piña
Our Piña Exhibit includes a display of the Philippine fabric made of piña and its origin. A gallery of photos shows the Filipino attire from Barong Tagalog for men to the evolution of costumes for women. The highlight of the exhibit is a private collection of the three gowns made of piña with intricate embroidery – circa 1936. These were gifts from the late Mrs. Aurora Quezon, wife of the late President Manuel L. Quezon, to her friend Mrs. Ann Schinazi.
Maria Clara
The Maria Clara dress is an elegant formal outfit for women. It is considered a mestiza dress because it is an ensemble combining indigenous and Spanish influences. The Maria Clara [...]
Baro’t Saya
The Spanish era brought about Spanish ethics, which influenced Christianized women to wear a skirt called the saya and a blouse called the baro, which was worn throughout the 400 [...]
Balintawak
The Balintawak is a traditional Filipino costume that has a shortened skirt, with puffy butterfly short sleeves, plaid textile, and low cut bodice and at times plenty of ornate embroidery. [...]
Barong Tagalog
In 1975, President Ferdinand E. Marcos designated the Barong Tagalog as "the national attire” and issued a decree proclaiming Barong Tagalog Week (June 5 - 11). The presidential act was [...]
Philippine Costumes in 18th – 19th Century
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- Tagalog Fashion 1840
