textiles

Catalog Number	257294
Literary Reference	, 13839

Continent	Asia
Country	Philippines
Region	Sulu Archipelago
Island	Philippine Islands
Province	Basilan Island

Materials	cotton, dye
Catalog Description	Object: Woven Fabric | Material: Cotton (?) | Description: Yakan textile used for women's dress trousers (women did not wear skirts); material striped predominantly in green, yellow, black, and white. Thread imported but woven locally on back-strap loom. This type fabric becoming scarce.