DepartmentAsia

Barong

NameShirt

Date1970s

Place madePhilippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumPolyester blend fabric, cotton, net, plastic

Dimensions27 9/16 × 19 5/16 in. (70 × 49 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of James McGrath, A.2015.73.62

Object numberA.2015.73.62

DescriptionEcru polyester blend fabric. Long sleeves with large cuffs and cotton (?) net on front extending from shoulder to 8.5cm up from hem. It appears to be hand-embroidered in a floral pattern (tan cotton) which surrounds the net on outside and inside with a scalloped leaf-vine motif. Similar singular motifs are placed on front, back, sleeves, and on collar points. The collar placket, also in a poly-blend, is lighter in color. There are four evenly spaced plastic motifs that are placed on front, back, sleeves, and on collar points. lighter in color. There are four evenly spaced plastic buttons (hand attached), and four machine-sewn buttonholes. The are to be motifs are placed on front, back, sleeves, and on collar points. The collar plackets, also in a poly-blend, are lighter in color. There are four evenly spaced plastic buttons (hand attached), and four machine-sewn buttonholes. The cuffs are to be worn turned up and have four buttonholes, each seemingly for cuff-links.