shirt

Catalog Number 128006
Literary Reference , 35740, 13839
Cultural Affiliation Bukidnon
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Mindanao Island
Island Philippine Islands
Materials embroidered cotton
Catalog Description Pinaksuy Ha Tinahi-an: This is an embroidered shirt showing a figure of a man with a bolo. A white shirt with this design is worn by the groom during his wedding. A yellow shirt with a similar pattern is used by farmers to ensure a rich harvest. The design is meant to drive away the pests. [p. 50-51]

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