What is the traditional costume of Mindanao?

The malong is a traditional Filipino rectangular or tube-like wraparound skirt bearing a variety of geometric or okir designs. The malong is traditionally used as a garment by both men and women of the numerous ethnic groups in the mainland Mindanao and parts of the Sulu Archipelago.

What are the clothing of Mindanao?

In Mindanao, there is large minority of the people are practicing Islam, therefore following the Islamic culture. Women wear a hijab, a long-sleeved top and a floor-length skirt, while men wear polos and pants together with a hat called taqiyah. Non Islamic people follow Visayan-like fashion.

What is Maranao costume?

The malong is a large, wrap-around tubular garment, measuring at least 165 x 165 cm. They are used by the Maranao and Maguindanao from southern Philippines. The malong of the Maranao and the Maguindanao can either be made of silk for ceremonial occasions, or cotton for everyday wear.

What is a modern Filipiniana?

“Modern Filipiniana is a symbolic representation of our cultural identity and a continuous reflection of the arts and life of our people. As our society evolves and progresses, so does our clothing.

Where can I buy a modern Filipiniana dress?

Modern Filipiniana designed in Toronto, ethically handcrafted in Manila, Philippines. Shop women’s barongs, terno dresses, terno tops, camisas and more.

What is the national costume of the Philippines?

The Barong Tagalog, this is the official national costume of Filipino men, originated from the northern part of the Philippines, and is originally made of jusi or pineapple cloth called “pina” (woven from pineapple leaves). It is worn over a Chinese collarless shirt called camisa de Chino.

What kind of clothes do Maranaw people wear?

A malong in royal colours as worn by Maranaw men and women of royal status. The malong is decoarted with finely woven langkit. See also the canopy. It is also a traditional “tube skirt” made of handwoven or machine-made multi-colored cotton cloth, bearing a variety of geometric or okir designs.

Who is the owner of the Maranao doll?

Those beautiful dolls reflect Maranao’s traditional costume called “malong”. Its owner, Dr. Sainuddin M. Moti proudly shares to the world the rich culture of Maranaos. This is evident as he continues to give life to the Maranao epic Darangen by intricately coming up with designs that resemble a Maranao woman.