The Philippine Native Barong-Tagalog.pptx

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1. Barong Tagalog The national dress of the Philippines

2. About Barong Tagalog Barong Tagalog is the formal men’s wear of the Philippines. It is properly known as the “ Baro ng Tagalog” (dress of the Tagalog). Contracting the two words produces “Barong” which literally means “dress of”. So if we want to be correct, we wouldn’t just say just “Barong”. But, the slang way of referring to one of the beautiful formal shirts is simply Barong.

3. What is Barong Tagalog made of? The traditional barong is made of a fabric woven with best fibers extracted from pineapple , abacá (Manila hemp) , or bananas .

4. Modern Barongs In modern times, cheaper alternative materials are used like: organza, silk , ramie or polyester.

5. Types of Modern Barongs Pierre Cardin barong tagalog Polo barong Gusót-mayaman barong

6. How does this clothing express the Filipino concept? This clothing express the Filipino concept in a way that this is our own creation. It is a trademark of the Philippines that tells of how our native wear evolved from over the course of four centuries. It also has a lot of variations. From colors to designs, it testifies of the intrinsic craftmanship of the Filipinos, their creativity and ingenuity in crafts and arts. Overall, this dress in “ sariling atin ” that will continue to be a manifestation of Filipinos talents and skills.