Suklang

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Suklang is a type of clothing used by Bontoc Igorot men. It is a basket-weave hat that is worn on the back of the head, kept in place by a cord, and is usually hidden by the front hair. It is made from rattan with red bamboo and yellow reeds as decorations. The form and … Read more

Maria Clara Gown

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The Traje de Mestiza, commonly known as the Maria Clara gown, is an aristocratic version of baro’t saya. It is defined with a more voluminous bell-shaped sleeve with a fitted bodice and a more elaborated skirt with a short saya de cola. As Americans emerged as a new colonial power at the end of the … Read more

Vestidos de Bautizo

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Vestidos de Bautizo or Trajes de Bautismo One of the many traditions of the Catholic religion is baptizing children at an early age. Traditional baptismal gowns called vestidos de bautizo or trajes de bautismo are long, white, gender-neutral garments worn by Catholic children. During the Spanish colonial period, it was commonly worn by infants from … Read more

Agujas

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Agujas is a type of accessory used to pin mantilla or veils to the hair. These accessories have coiled and texture parts to keep the veils in place. Agujas is used also as a decoration to the hair. Usually it has gold, silver, and pearls as designs. Ang Agujas ay isang aksesorya pang-buhok na ginagamit … Read more

Salakab

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Salakab Salakab is a basket-shaped fish trap made up of bamboo sticks fastened by rattan ropes. According to the book titled “An Evaluation of the Fishery Resources of Laguna de Bay” written by Medina N. Delmendo, a census made on the fishing activity in Laguna de Bay revealed that there were about 13,000 full-time fishermen … Read more