Filipino Costumes
A traditional blouse worn by women, Kimona is often made from piña or other lightweight materials. It features wide sleeves and intricate embroidery, and it is usually paired with a saya or a tube-like skirt called “panuelo.” Originally worn in the Visayan region, a...
Filipino Costumes
While the Igorot men simply wear colorfully handwoven bahags or g-strings with front covers, Igorot women’s outfits feature similarly colorful, handwoven clothing that measure up to 4ft long and 5ft wide, which are usually wrapped around the waist. The vibrant and...
Filipino Costumes
The Maria Clara dress or gown is sometimes referred to a Filipiniana dress. In spanish, it’s called as traje de mestiza, which is openly acknowledged as the aristocratic version of the Kimona dress. Just like the Barong Tagalog, Maria Clara or Filipiniana dress is...
Filipino Costumes
This is the national dress for Filipino men, traditionally worn for formal occasions. It is a lightweight, long-sleeved and embroidered shirt, typically made from materials like piña (pineapple fiber) or jusi (banana fiber). The embroidery on the Barong Tagalog often...
Native Dances
“Sayaw sa Payong” or the Umbrella Dance is a traditional Filipino folk dance that showcases dancers performing intricate and synchronized movements with umbrellas. This charming and playful dance is typically performed by couples or a group of dancers,...
