September 15, 2010

Hybrid

I have featured several formal Filipiniana gowns in this blog already. Now here is an example of formal Filipiniana menswear. The Barong Tagalog (literally, Tagalog clothes) is usually made of piña (pineapple) or jusi (abaca) silk fabrics which are both very thin and translucent. The even tone and smooth texture of the fabric of this shirt marks it as being made of jusi, piña being more textured. This particular Barong Tagalog is also a fusion piece, incorporating ikat details at the collar, cuffs and shirt front. The ikat weave is common among many South American and Asian countries. In the Philippines, ikat weaving is practiced mostly by ethnic tribes in Mindanao.

jusi Barong Tagalog with ikat details

17 comments:

  1. TashSeptember 15, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    So fine and beautiful example! Wow! I've always liked traditional Filipino men's formal shirts.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    Looks as if made for a prince. Please have you all a good Wednesday.

    daily athens

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  3. UnknownSeptember 15, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Piña silk fabric? Amazing! It's a beautiful gown!

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  4. GeorgeSeptember 15, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    This is a beautiful shirt. The fabric is fantastic.

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  5. OlivierSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    cet habit est magnifique. Il a un coté royal

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  6. DinaSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    It is beautiful. Sure beats wearing a suit and tie.
    Pineapple? No kidding!

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  7. Teuvo VehkalahtiSeptember 15, 2010 at 4:09 PM

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  8. James MarkSeptember 15, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful, but not for me; I'm a dull northern European! Some of us are a bit scared of colour and intricate design.

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  9. BlossomFlowerGirlSeptember 15, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    A beautiful piece of attire. My granddaughter is half Filipina, but her dad never wears anything remotely dressy alas.

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  10. HalcyonSeptember 15, 2010 at 10:22 PM

    Looks fancy! Not sure if my husband would wear something like that. ;)

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  11. Rob SiemannSeptember 15, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    Oh my, that's absolutely gorgeous!

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  12. JamesSeptember 16, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    It looks fancy but also cool for the hot weather. I bet my washing machine would ruin it though. I don't like hand washing. :)

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  13. JudySeptember 16, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    It's very beautiful!

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  14. VPSeptember 16, 2010 at 2:56 AM

    Great! This is so elegant, I'm not sure if I have ever seen anything like this.

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  15. FranciscaSeptember 16, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    This is a wonderful barong, Hilda! Unique! Does your husband wear them?

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  16. JTG (Misalyn)September 20, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    Ang ganda!

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  17. Gabby MalcuitSeptember 28, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    Barongs would be great in Texas. Formal wear and hot/humid weather don't mix.

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