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Piña (other)
Piña ( ) is a traditional Philippines, Philippine fiber made from the leaves of the pineapple plant. Pineapples are indigenous to South America but have been widely cultivated in the Philippines since the 17th century, and used for weaving lustrous lace-like luxury textiles known as ''nipis'' fabric. The name is derived from Spanish ''piña'', meaning "pineapple". History Pineapples were introduced by the Spanish to the Philippines during the History of the Philippines, 1565–1898, Spanish colonial era. The cultivar now known as began to be cultivated for the textile industry as early as the 17th century. The extraction and weaving techniques were direct adaptations of the native weaving traditions using abacá fiber, which has a similar texture. Piña were woven into lustrous lace-like ''nipis'' fabrics usually decorated with intricate floral embroidery known as ''calado'' and ''sombrado''. Piña fabric was a luxury export from the Philippines during the Spanish colonial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barong Tagalog
The barong tagalog, more commonly known simply as barong (and occasionally baro), is an Embroidery, embroidered long-sleeved formal shirt for men and a national dress of the Fashion and clothing in the Philippines, Philippines. Barong tagalog combines elements from both the precolonial Filipino people, native Filipino and colonial Spanish empire, Spanish clothing styles. It is traditionally made with sheer textiles (''nipis'') woven from piña or abacá; although in modern times, cheaper materials like organza silk, ramie or polyester are also used. It is a common formal or semi-formal attire in Culture of the Philippines, Filipino culture, and is worn untucked over an undershirt with belted trousers and dress shoes. Baro't saya is the feminine equivalent of barong tagalog, with the Maria Clara gown being the formal variant of the latter. Barong tagalog was also known as ''camisa fuera'' ("outer shirt") in Philippine Spanish. Etymology The term "barong tagalog" is usually sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
