The Maria Clara is a formal dress worn by an upper class woman during the Pre-Spanish time.
The sleeves of the garment are made from native pineapple.
The Barong Tagalog evolved during the Pre-Spanish Filipino Era, as the proper dress for
business and government attire. It's fine needlework or hand painted designs
in cool cotton or handwoven pina (pineapple) or jusi have given
a flair that has won international recognition.
Young women in the traditional Kimona costume use this for weddings and
other formal gatherings. It is usually made from native pineapple fiber,
decorated with laces and sequins.
The traditional Philippine Balintawak costume consists of wide-arched sleeves in colorful
clothing material. They have a panuelo (handkerchief) on the shoulder and a
tapis (wrapped around material).
The Farm Costume is worn by young girls working on the farm after the rice harvest
consisting of a cotton outfit with a colorful checkered design. A white apron and a white
bandana go with the outfit.
Young girls of the Ifugao Tribal Costume wear its distinctive dress. This
is a cotton which is wrapped around the waist. This costume is famous for its
colorful striped designs.
The costume worn by the Moro Women of the Sultan's harem in
Mindanao is made of silk chimese and breeches trimmed with silver or colorful
decorations. The colored sash is draped around the shoulders and the figure.
Women are decorated with pearls and other fine jewels.
The Patadyong Costume is worn by the Filipina women. No further explanation
is available at this time.
