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Although this is the case, surrounding myths around the origins of the Barong Tagalog commonly maintain the narrative that the Barong Tagalog originated from the 16th century during the Spanish colonization when the Spaniards introduced the dressy standing collar shirt to the baro and allowed only the Ilustrados – the …

When you examine the fabric closely, you’ll notice intertwined fibers (longitudinal warp and transverse weft) with uneven thickness typical of the fine pineapple leaf fibers. Extracting the delicate pineapple fibers is labor intensive and this arduous process makes the pineapple fabric expensive.

Barong tagalog (and baro’t saya) were worn universally among Christianized lowlanders throughout the Philippines in the Spanish colonial period. Rather, the name was coined to distinguish the dress as native (hence “tagalog”, i.e. indio), as opposed to the styles of dress of Europeans and other foreign cultures.

The barong tagalog, or simply the barong, is a traditional Filipino men’s outfit made from hand-sewn pineapple fiber. The barong is thin to keep men cool in the hot Filipino climate, and is usually worn for special occasions such as weddings, special masses at church, and parties.

Camisa de Chino is the inner wear that serves as the lining of your barong. You can buy this from the department store, but it will be best to have one tailor made for you so the length and size will fit perfectly. Always go for an untucked long-sleeved camisa de chino that is the nearest color to your barong.

How to Wash a Barong Tagalog

1. Submerge the barong in a mild detergent solution. Gently agitate the solution with your hand to further distribute soap molecules.
2. Rinse it well using clean water. Do not squeeze or twist when rinsing.
3. Hang it in a plastic round edge hanger and drip dry.

Barong is short for Barong Tagalog, which translates to the clothing of the Tagalog people of the Philippines. The barong is the national garment of the Philippines, and it is considered formal wear.

The daily wear barong in ramie linen can be hand emroidered, and is meant for day to cocktails as an alternative to a blazer. Piña silk is a viable choice and is more robust in wear and tear as opposed to piña. A piña barong is good investment, but requires a lot of care.

If you prefer to wear a coat barong instead of a traditional barong, then, an off-the-rack long or short sleeve cotton shirt to be tucked in your pants is a better option.

Some funerals have men wear the Barong Tagalog and black trousers while sporting a black armband as it is formal wear; other traditionally acceptable colors include shades of white.