Baro't saya traditional

National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Filipino national costume is rather colorful, ornate and beautiful. Filipino people lived under the occupation of other countries for centuries. That's why their national attire was formed under the influence of different cultures and got some of their features. US, Spain and Japan had the biggest impact on the traditional clothing of the Philippines. But nevertheless Filipino folk dress is very unique, authentic and even tribal, if we can say so.

To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we're taking a look at the history behind some of the region's most prominent fashion trends.

issuh: Baro’t Saya - dress worn by women during...

In the Philippines, every high school student has to read two novels by our national hero, Jose Rizal: Noli Me Tángere and El filibusterismo. One of Rizal’s most famous characters is María Clara, the mestiza heroine and love interest of Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra y Magsalin, Noli Me Tángere's protagonist. Ask a Filipina about María Clara, and they’ll tell you about being compared to her as a traditional, feminine ideal. Carmen Guerrero Nakpil, a prolific Filipina writer of the early 20th…

The Baro’t Saya is more than a dress — it’s a representation of the Filipina; the dress is as confident and striking, as it is graceful and refined.

Baro’t Saya - Maria Clara dress okay I’m fairly sad at the lack of posts and pictures featuring this dress. Honestly guys! the Baro’t Saya is gorgeous and it’s modern renditions are amazing. For...

“MATCHY YARN, FIDEL AT KLAY?! 😉❤️ Abangan sina Barbie Forteza at David Licauco gabi-gabi sa #MariaClaraAtIbarra, 8:00 PM, sa GMA Telebabad!”