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Our trip back to the Bay Area is just over two and a half weeks away. Join us on Saturday, June 1st for @vallejopistasanayon at the Mare Island Coal Sheds from 11 am to 6 pm. We’ll have a table at their palengke, and our barongs will be featured in their fashion show. You can pick up some of our classic, new, and unreleased everyday barongs, and we will also offer complimentary custom Barong Tagalog measuring and consultations. Vallejo Pista sa Nayon (“Vallejo town festival”) has been an annual celebration of Filipino culture and community for more than three decades. We’re excited to take part, see the community, and experience the festival. So come through, bring your family and friends, and enjoy the day with us. Please help us spread the word about this festival. See the second pic for the list of vendors. Shout out to our homies from the Bay and So Cal that will also be vending. We’ll see you all there. Support Filipino small business. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #gettingmarriedinabarong #barongstyle #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #barongwedding #barongsatweddings #barongdress #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #ladybarong #filipinoclothing #filipinoclothes

We send our love and congratulations to Genevieve and Mike on tying the knot just a few weeks ago. Genevieve is a longtime supporter of this company, and we really appreciate her friendship over the many years we have known her. She shared some of her wedding photos with us, and they are just beautiful. You can sense the happiness and joy they have just being in each other’s company. We are excited for your life together and all the smiles and laughs you’ll be sharing. Thank you, Mike, for wearing the custom Barong Tagalog we made for you. Mike wears the hand embroidered piña silk Blase Barong Tagalog here, and it is available at pineappleind.com (link in bio). This and all of our barongs are proudly made in the Philippines. Photos by Karissa Russ & Co. (@karissaruss.co) #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #embroideredbarong #barongsinthedesert #barongsinnature

Throwback to February 27, 2018 when we posted this photo of our favorite couple in our community: Rissa and Ronnie. They have always exemplified everything we would want in the sitcom Filipino mom and dad, wife and husband. Couples barongs? We’re still hoping to see more of this. Fun fact - every custom formal Barong Tagalog design we offer comes in a traditional / masculine version and a contemporary / feminine version. Rissa and Ronnie wear their namesake custom barongs here, which are both available at pineappleind.com (link in bio). All our formal barongs are made by hand in the Philippines. #barongtagalog #barong #barongs #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiniana #filipiñiana #ladybarong #custombarong #fittedbarong #tailoredbarong #formalbarong #modernfilipiniana #barongculture #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #silkbarong #jusibarong #modernbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongbrand #barongstyle #barongcollection #embroideredbarong #barongsonthestreet #barongsinOH #barongsinthemidwest

Join us in Vallejo, California for @vallejopistasanayon on Saturday, June 1st! We’ll have a booth, and our barongs will be featured in their fashion show. We’ll have classic, new, and unreleased everyday barongs available, and we will also offer complimentary custom Barong Tagalog measuring and consults. Vallejo Pista sa Nayon (“town festival”) has been an annual celebration of Filipino culture and community for more than three decades. We’re excited to take part, meet everyone, and experience the festival. So drop by, bring your family and friends, and enjoy the day with us. Shout out @inyess for coordinating this and putting us on. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #gettingmarriedinabarong #barongstyle #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #barongwedding #barongsatweddings #barongdress #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #ladybarong #filipinoclothing #filipinoclothes

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.32: Indio Pescador by José Honorato Lozano This is the 58th plate from the Gervasio Gironella album, by José Honorato Lozano, dated 1847. The watercolor paintings in this album are done in the costumbrista tradition, where local people, places, and customs are featured. This piece is the 38th in a series of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”) paintings showing people in the Philippines in their usual clothing. The captioned title of this painting is Indio Pescador, which means native Filipino fisherman. The artist’s written description accompanies this plate in the album. Lozano discusses the male subject of this painting, fishermen equipment and clothing, the fish and seafood native Filipinos normally consume, and the risks fishermen face on the job. According to Lozano, the subject and the fishermen in the background are deep sea fishermen often traveling far from the shore to fish. They use long rowboats, called Cubeub, an example of which is shown in the background, where the multiple oarsmen stand up to row. Per the artist, the subject of this piece wears a common and ordinary outfit of fishermen: wide-leg work pants and barong. These are made of Guinara fabric, which is produced in the areas of Camarines (in the Bicol region of Luzon), Caraga (a region in northeastern Mindanao), and other areas around the Philippines. The man also wears a salakot on his head made of woven leaves or vines from sugar cane or nipa palm plants. The subject carries an oar in one hand and rope and a lantern in the other. The subject’s clothes are likely wrinkled from seawater splashed on them while out fishing. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #pinoy #pinay #filipino #filipina #pilipino #pilipina #filipiñiana #filipiniana #barongculture #custombarong #fittedbarong #everydaybarong #filipinoformalwear #tailoredbarong #workbarong #filipinotradition #filipinoculture #filipinohistory #filipinoclothes #filipinoclothing #baronghistory #barongcollection #filipinoheritage #filipinoart #journeyofthebarongtagalog

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.31: Mestizo de Luto by José Honorato Lozano This is plate number 53 from José Honorato Lozano‘s Gervasio Gironella album, which is dated 1847. The plates in this album are painted in the costumbrista tradition, where local people, places, and customs are featured. This watercolor painting is the 33rd in a series of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”) paintings showing people in the Philippines in their everyday clothing. The captioned title of this painting is Mestizo de Luto, which means Mixed Blood Man in Mourning. The man here is Spanish and native Filipino by ethnicity. In Lozano’s written description that accompanies this painting, he explains how native Filipinos generally enjoy dressing up in mourning clothing. When in mourning, men will wear black ribbons or ties around their necks, and women will wear black handkerchiefs. Sometimes men will wear black shirts. And on burial day, men may wear black cloaks called lucsa. The mestizo man here stands dressed in his mourning clothing in a cemetery. He wears a formal Barong Tagalog made of translucent fabric with embroidery all over the collar, front opening, and on the cuffs. He wears a black neckerchief around his collar held together by a brooch or pendant. The man wears his lucsa (black cape), signaling that the day is a burial day. He also wears black slacks, black slippers, and a black top hat. Clothing and accessories of this quality suggest this mestizo is well-to-do. The artist also notes in his description that cemeteries are usually in front of or next to churches, and that it is not uncommon to see human skulls and other bones piled up and scattered on the ground at cemeteries and churches. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #pinoy #pinay #filipino #filipina #pilipino #pilipina #filipiñiana #filipiniana #barongculture #custombarong #fittedbarong #everydaybarong #filipinoformalwear #tailoredbarong #workbarong #filipinotradition #filipinoculture #filipinohistory #filipinoclothes #filipinoclothing #baronghistory #barongcollection #filipinoheritage #filipinoart #journeyofthebarongtagalog

We are absolutely thankful and honored to be connected to special moments like this: Jocelyn and Paul’s wedding day. Happy belated birthday to Jocelyn whose birthday was just a few weeks ago. Thank you again to Paul for sharing this photo with us. Paul wears the hand embroidered piña silk Ricky Barong Tagalog here. It was custom made for Paul, and it is a classic and timeless look. Well done to Paul. See more of the Ricky barong and the rest of our custom barongs at pineappleind.com (link in bio). #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #embroideredbarong #barongsonthestreet #barongsinNY

People ask how we get our formal barongs (made of jusi, cocoon, and piña silk fabric) to fit so well. It is because we only make these custom to the wearer. About twenty measurements were taken to make Bianca’s cocoon dress length barong seen here. Our contemporary (feminine) fit formal barongs, like Bianca’s, require more measurements to account for and tailor to the curves and contours of the hourglass silhouette. Our traditional (masculine) fit formal barongs need about half the measurements of the contemporary to ensure a fitted look for a more masculine form. Of course, all are invited to shop all of our barongs. See more of Bianca’s hand embroidered Barong Tagalog and the rest of our offerings at pineappleind.com (link in bio). This and all our formal barongs are made by hand in the Philippines. #barongtagalog #barong #barongs #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiniana #filipiñiana #ladybarong #custombarong #fittedbarong #tailoredbarong #formalbarong #modernfilipiniana #barongculture #cocoonbarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongsinNY #barongsonthestreet #barongstyle #filipinoclothing #filipinoclothes #barongdress #embroideredbarong #barongbrand #barongcollection

Throwback to 2021 when we posted this photo of Blase in his namesake piña silk Barong Tagalog at the picturesque New York Public Library, and we discussed the relatively shorter length of our barongs compared to longer barongs our elders wore. On January 23, 2021, we wrote: We love the connection to barong history and the originality of long barongs, but not everyone is tall enough to pull them off. Long barongs would make some look shorter and the proportions of barong versus pants would be off. So we make our barongs shorter than tradition but long enough to strike a nice balance from top to bottom, like we did with Blase here. See more of Blase and the hand embroidered piña silk barong named after him at pineappleind.com (link in bio). #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinoclothing #filipinoclothes #embroideredbarong #barongsinNY #barong101

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.30: Indios Pilando Arros by José Honorato Lozano This is the 50th plate from the Gervasio Gironella album, by Filipino artist José Honorato Lozano, which is dated 1847. The paintings in this album are done in the costumbrista tradition, where local people, places, and customs are featured. This watercolor painting is the 30th in a series of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”) paintings showing people in the Philippines in their daily clothing. The captioned title of the painting is “Indios Pilando Arros”, which means native Filipinos pounding rice. The Filipino man and woman depicted here are beating raw rice grains with large mallets in a container to remove the outside husk of the grains. This is one part of processing rice grains into the rice that is cooked and eaten. The painting also shows a pile of unbeaten rice grains with the outer husks on the left and a pile of beaten rice with the husks removed on the right. In Lozano’s written description accompanying this plate, he details some parts of rice processing and conveys how central and important rice is to native Filipinos’ diets. The subjects both wear indigo colored clothing suitable for work, which are likely made of cotton, linen, ramie, or similar durable and breathable fabrics. The man wears a barong and pants. The barong’s elements of a collar, sleeves, and side vents or slits are visible. The woman wears a baro (top) with long sleeves, a plaid saya (skirt), necklace, and earrings. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #pinoy #pinay #filipino #filipina #pilipino #pilipina #filipiñiana #filipiniana #barongculture #custombarong #fittedbarong #everydaybarong #filipinoformalwear #tailoredbarong #workbarong #filipinotradition #filipinoculture #filipinohistory #filipinoclothes #filipinoclothing #baronghistory #barongcollection #filipinoheritage #filipinoart #journeyofthebarongtagalog

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.29: Indio Mananguetero by José Honorato Lozano This is plate number 45 from José Honorato Lozano’s Gervasio Gironella album, which is dated 1847. The paintings in this album are done in the costumbrista tradition, where they feature local people, places, and customs. This watercolor painting is the 25th in a series of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”) paintings showing people in the Philippines in their everyday clothes. The captioned title on the painting is “Indio Mananguetero”, which means native Filipino palm tree tapper. The native Filipino man pictured is responsible for climbing palm trees to extract the tree sap used to make tuba, an alcoholic beverage. This same sap can also be further distilled to make Lambanog, a liquor made from coconut palm sap, or Laksoy, a liquor made from nipa palm sap. The subject is shown taking a break to smoke his pipe while he sits on a barrel used to distill tree sap. To his right are the collection tube to carry the sap and large jars for storing the finished liquor products. The man wears an indigo work barong with matching indigo knickers. The elements that make his top a barong are the front top opening, collar, sleeves, and side vents or slits. His work clothes are likely made of a durable and breathable fabric, like cotton, linen or ramie. They are faded and ripped from many uses, and there are some patches on his knickers to repair holes or rips. He also wears a straw hat to protect his head and face from the sun. There is a string or rope tied around his waist to carry his machete or knife at his right side. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #pinoy #pinay #filipino #filipina #pilipino #pilipina #filipiñiana #filipiniana #barongculture #custombarong #fittedbarong #everydaybarong #filipinoformalwear #tailoredbarong #workbarong #filipinotradition #filipinoculture #filipinohistory #filipinoclothes #filipinoclothing #baronghistory #barongcollection #filipinoheritage #filipinoart #journeyofthebarongtagalog

Happy birthday month to Charmaine, whom we met a couple years ago in San Antonio, Texas at our first and only pop up there. Charmaine has been a great supporter and friend since. We’ll have to set up another visit with Charmaine and tour around Texas again soon. It was a lot of fun, and the Filipino community there really showed a lot of love and support. Enjoy your birthday celebrations for the rest of this month, Charmaine, and thank you for honoring us by wearing the Barong Tagalog we made for you. She wears a special custom cocoon fabric version of the Chrissi Barong here. See more of the hand embroidered Chrissi Barong at pineappleind.com (link in bio). This and all our barongs are made in the Philippines. #barongtagalog #barong #barongs #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiniana #filipiñiana #ladybarong #custombarong #fittedbarong #tailoredbarong #formalbarong #modernfilipiniana #barongculture #jusibarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongsinTX #barongbrand #barongstyle #barongcollection #filipinoclothing #filipinoclothes #embroideredbarong #barongdresses #barongdress

Just confirmed! We’ll be popping up at Manila Bowl (1355 Market Street, ground floor) in San Francisco on Friday, March 22nd from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Really excited to finally get back to the Bay Area. We are bringing some new, classic, and unreleased everyday barongs and sample barongs with us. And we’ll be doing complimentary custom Barong Tagalog measuring and consultations. Come say hi and grab some Filipino food with us. Please share this with your friends and family in the Bay Area, and DM us with any questions. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #gettingmarriedinabarong #barongstyle #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #barongwedding #barongsatweddings #barongdress #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #ladybarong #filipinoclothing #filipinoclothes

The clocks have sprung forward, we are on the cusp of spring, and that means wedding season is approaching! It’s our favorite time of year, and our most busy. We are looking forward to seeing everyone’s wedding posts. Just because you’re not getting married doesn’t mean you can’t wear our national garment. Attending weddings, banquets, and events outside the Philippines in a Barong Tagalog is quite the statement. The Barong Tagalog is considered formal wear in our culture, and it is distinctly Filipino. As we hit higher temperatures, you’ll find barongs much more easy to wear than jacket, shirt, and tie. Barongs were quite literally made for warmer climates, and for us, as you’ll be unmistakably representing our country and culture. Dale wears his custom Barong Tagalog to his friend’s wedding in San Diego here. He is dashing, distinguished, and comfortable. Dale wears the hand embroidered Ryan L barong here, and the gold embroidery thread on this ethnic pattern is an eye-catcher. See more of it and the rest of our custom barongs at pineappleind.com (link in bio). Many many thanks to everyone that has reached out for barongs for their weddings and special occasions. We and our partners in the Philippines that make our barongs couldn’t be more grateful for your support. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #jusibarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #embroideredbarong #barongsinCA #barongsinSD

Throwback Thursday to 2021 when we posted this photo of Anna looking out towards the NYC skyline in her namesake Barong Tagalog. We are definitely looking forward to what’s to come this year, and we are coming to a city near you very soon. Original caption below. January 24, 2021: Like many of you, we are having a peek outside and looking forward to what is coming next. We’d be lying if we said we weren’t a tad excited about the prospects ahead. Stay warm and safe. For a better look at Anna and the hand embroidered piña silk dress length Barong Tagalog she wears here, visit us at pineappleind.com (link in bio). #barongtagalog #barong #barongs #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiniana #filipiñiana #ladybarong #custombarong #fittedbarong #tailoredbarong #formalbarong #modernfilipiniana #barongculture #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongsinNY #barongbrand #barongstyle #barongcollection #filipinoclothing #embroideredbarong #filipinoclothes #barongdress #lawyersinbarongs

Abaca, I’d love to work with you again. #abaca #naturalfibers #filipinoformalwear #formalwear #clothes #filipiniana #streetwear #abacaproducts

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.28: Sacatero by José Honorato Lozano This is the 44th plate from the Gervasio Gironella album by Filipino master painter José Honorato Lozano. The album is dated 1847. The paintings in this album are done in the costumbrista tradition, so they feature local people, places, and customs. This watercolor painting is the 24th in a series of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”) paintings showing people in the Philippines in their everyday clothes. The captioned title on the painting is “Sacatero”. The plate following this in the album containing the artist’s description of this piece is titled “Indio Sacatero”. Sacate is a type of grass fed to horses. A sacatero is someone that sells sacate. According to Lozano’s written explanation, horses will eat about thirty bunches of sacate each day. So sacateros will bring many bunches of sacate to households with horses daily. At the time, the monthly cost to feed a horse sacate every day was two silver coins or two pesos. This painting depicts a native Filipino sacatero carrying dozens of servings of sacate over his shoulder. The sacatero is dressed in his daily work clothes: indigo work Barong Tagalog and matching indigo knickers. The Barong and knickers are likely made of durable and breathable fabrics like cotton, linen, or ramie. The barong’s sleeves and the knickers’ pant legs are rolled up for ease of movement and comfort. The barong has multiple patches of fabric sewn onto it to mend the holes and rips that have developed over many wears. The sacatero also wears a salakot on his head to shield himself from the sun and the rain. His salakot is likely made from bamboo or rattan. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #pinoy #pinay #filipino #filipina #pilipino #pilipina #filipiñiana #filipiniana #barongculture #custombarong #fittedbarong #everydaybarong #filipinoformalwear #tailoredbarong #workbarong #filipinotradition #filipinoculture #filipinohistory #filipinoclothes #filipinoclothing #baronghistory #barongcollection #filipinoheritage #filipinoart #journeyofthebarongtagalog

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.27: Cura Indio by José Honorato Lozano This is plate number 40 from Filipino master painter José Honorato Lozano‘s Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847. The paintings in this album are done in the costumbrista tradition, so they feature local people, places, and customs. This watercolor painting is the 20th in a series of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”) paintings showing locals in the Philippines in their everyday clothes. The captioned title is Cura Indio, which translates to Native or Indigenous Priest. According to Lozano’s written description in the following plate, native Filipino priests were needed to assist their European counterparts in carrying out the duties of the Church to villages of about 2,000 to 6,000 families or about 10,000 to 30,000 people. In the first full image, a native Filipino priest stands with his hand on the head of a well-dressed, young native Filipino boy carrying what appears to be a biretta (an academic hat worn by Roman Catholic clergy that are academics of a pontifical university) sitting on white rolls of fabric. The boy may be assisting with a ceremony to award a graduate priest or faculty of a pontifical university. The native priest wears a long black cossack covering most of his body down to the ankles, a clerical collar, a capello romano (a clerical hat) with the sides of the brim bent up, black leather shoes or slippers, and red socks. In the second image, we have a closer look at the young native Filipino boy. He wears a striped Barong Tagalog with a high standing collar, a yellow neckerchief around the collar, contrast striped slacks, and black leather shoes or slippers. The mode of dress of this boy signals that he is from a well-to-do family.

Drastic temperature drops, snow storms, and polar votexes have us all confused and freezing in the northeast after some days with spring-like weather. The much colder weather now makes us wish for the summer to come back sooner. Barongs are obviously warm weather garments. When people think of a formal Barong Tagalog, they think of long sleeved ones. A short sleeve formal Barong Tagalog, like the one Robbie wears here, shows a less common look, but one that is much more comfortable in the hotter days of summer. Robbie’s Barong here is made of piña silk fabric, the most formal of Barong fabrics. So if a long sleeve one is considered black tie or tuxedo level formal, then a short sleeve one is like wearing a tuxedo without the tie: still formal, but a bit less so. See the hand embroidered piña silk Rodrigo Barong that Robbie wears here at pineappleind.com (link in bio). This and all our barongs are made in the Philippines. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #shortsleevebarong #embroideredbarong #barongsonthestreet #barongsinCA #barong101

Long overdue congratulations to Philjay and his wife, Tram-Anh, on their beautiful wedding surrounded by all that picturesque New England foliage. Philjay has been a longtime friend, supporter, and Barong Tagalog advocate. He was there for this small barong company in the early days, and we’ll never forget it. Thanks again, Philjay, for everything, and it was an honor and a pleasure to make the groomsmen’s barongs for one of the most important days of your life. The groomsmen’s custom navy barongs and all of our barong offerings at pineappleind.com (link in bio) are all proudly made in the Philippines. Photos by @junvalenciaphotography #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #everydaybarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #embroideredbarong #barongsonthestreet #barongsinMA #barongsinnewengland

When you’re at your cousin’s wedding, and everyone is trying to get a closer look at your barong and complimenting you because they’ve never seen anything like it before. Special thanks to Randy for working with us to bring his barong ideas to life. Randy wears a special custom Philippine sun Barong Tagalog here. This and all our barongs at pineappleind.com (link in bio) are made in the Philippines. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #jusibarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #embroideredbarong #philippinesun #barongsinCA

We are happy to announce that @kubo.lb will be hosting our first pop-up shop of 2024 on Sunday, February 25 from 11 AM to 3 PM. It’s been quite a while since we have seen our friends in SoCal, so we are excited to be back. We’ll have some new, classic, and unreleased everyday barongs and samples available. And, of course, complimentary custom Barong Tagalog measuring and consultations will be available, as well. We’ll be sharing the space with one of the most exciting filipiñiana brands: @launionfilipiniana! Also, another emerging Filipino-owned brand is in the works to join us. Stay tuned. We can’t wait! Please tell your friends and family in the area, and DM us with any questions. KUBO LB’s address: 3976 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach CA. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #gettingmarriedinabarong #barongstyle #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #barongwedding #barongsatweddings #barongdress #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #ladybarong #filipinoclothing #filipinoclothes

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.26: Capitan Pasado con Trage Antiguo by José Honorato Lozano This is the 39th plate from Filipino master painter José Honorato Lozano‘s Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847. The paintings in this album are done in the costumbrista tradition, so they feature local people, places, and customs. This watercolor painting is the 19th in a series of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”) paintings showing Philippine locals in their everyday clothes. The title of this piece, Capitan Pasado con Trage Antiguo, roughly translates to Former Politician with Vintage Outfit. Lozano writes the following explanation of the subjects of the painting. The elder native Filipino men here are former municipal leaders of their town and members of the principalia class, individually called principales. They fulfilled their multiple year duties as part of Spain’s governing body over their townspeople. These men may have been gobernadorcillos (governors) or cabezas de barangay (heads of the neighborhood). Since they have finished their service to the Spanish crown without being indebted to the Spanish treasury, they still hold the privileges of being called Don, wearing jackets over their barongs (as the men do here) to distinguish themselves as principales, and being exempt from further personal service to Spain. Since these are essentially retired municipal leaders, they are considered common townspeople again, but they are summoned by the governor of the town for important matters and functions. Principales do not usually intermingle amongst ordinary common townspeople, and they sit in designated separate places in church. They are highly respected amongst native Filipinos. Lozano calls the principalia class the aristocracy of the native Filipinos. Lozano continues explaining that the clothing worn by the men here are considered old and outdated. Even though the outfits here were commonly worn by gobernadorcillos and cabezas de barangay in the past, it’s not common to see men wearing wide leg silk trousers with embroidery at the bottom, like the main subject here, anymore at the time of the painting. Continued in comments…

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.25: Alguacil de Pueblo by José Honorato Lozano This is plate number 38 from the Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847, by José Honorato Lozano. This watercolor painting is the 18th in a series of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”) paintings depicting local people in the Philippines in their native everyday clothing. The paintings in this album are done in the costumbrista tradition, so they feature the local people, places, and customs. The captioned title of this piece is Alguacil de Pueblo, which translates to the Village Bailiff. According to Lozano’s explanation on the following plate, every town has a certain number of alguaciles or bailiffs, according to the neighborhood, that are commissioned by the gobernadorcillo, who is the top municipal leader in the town. The alguaciles serve a law enforcement function as they are responsible for apprehending those that commit crimes, according to Lozano. He continues saying that the bailiffs also attend all acts and functions of justice, and they otherwise carry out the orders of the mayor or governor of the town. The artist also covers the bailiff’s clothing and accessories. The distinguishing feature is the long rod of vine the alguacil carries, which is used as a symbol and a tool of authority over the native Filipinos, to make them obey and respect him. Make no mistake, the bailiff is a native Filipino also that is working on behalf of the Spanish government. Among his benefits: he is exempt from taxes. This bailiff dresses like other municipal leaders working with the Spanish government, such as gobernadorcillos and cabezas (heads) de barangay. All are known as principales or the principalia class. They are allowed by Spanish edict to wear jackets over their barongs to distinguish them as principales. The alguacil here wears a striped Barong Tagalog with a short red windowpane jacket over it with green striped pants and a western style hat. Lozano also briefly mentions the bird in this painting: a heron (garza in Spanish). Local people call them camaboy or Dominicans, after the friars that wear dark cloaks similar to the colors of the bird.

Question received about an hour ago about a barong like the one in this photo: why does it cost so much? You are getting actual piña fabric, made out of pineapple leaf fibers, which is handmade and labor intensive. The embroidery is done by hand and takes a month to complete. We have actual people, not machines, in the Philippines making our barongs. You get a custom garment made to your measurements, and any needed alterations are free. Look closely at the barong in this photo, and you will see the glow of the individual piña fibers running horizontal. You will also see the heaviness and three dimensional quality of the calado hand embroidery. When you hold it in your hands and examine it, you’ll understand the value of this piece of the Philippines even better. See more of Rodrigo and the hand embroidered piña silk Barong Tagalog named after him, that he wears here, at pineappleind.com (link in bio). #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinoclothing #embroideredbarong #barongsonthestreet #barongsinNY #barong101

Ok, it may be snowing outside where you are, but you can still plan on how you’re killin’ ‘em next time in your dress length barong when the weather’s warm enough. Our formal fabric custom barongs do take time - 2 to 3 months. The hand embroidery alone takes about a month. So order and get started on having yours made in advance, and we’ll do our part to make sure it fits. Rechelle wears the hand embroidered piña silk dress length Barong Tagalog named after her here. Check it out at pineappleind.com (link in bio). All our barongs are proudly made in the Philippines. #barongtagalog #barong #barongs #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiniana #filipiñiana #ladybarong #custombarong #fittedbarong #tailoredbarong #formalbarong #modernfilipiniana #barongculture #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongsinNY #barongbrand #barongstyle #barongcollection #filipinoclothing #embroideredbarong #filipinoclothes #barongdress #barongdresses

Congratulations to Lady Lou and Noel on their nuptials held late last year! They shared some of their wedding photos with us, and they are breathtaking. We’ve connected with Noel in previous years on visits to Houston, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have provided his custom Barong Tagalog that he wears here on this landmark day in his life. Of course most of the credit for Noel’s barong goes to our talented and hardworking artisans in the Philippines that make them. Without them, helping to complete beautiful moments like this would not be possible. Noel wears the hand embroidered piña silk RonRiz Barong Tagalog here. Have a closer look at it at pineappleind.com (link in bio). 📸: @black.frame.photos #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #embroideredbarong #barongsinTX #barongsinthewoods

Flashback Friday to April 11, 2019 when we posted our last official photo of Robin. Another year goes by, and we don’t forget. We will always remember how Robin was so helpful and generous with her time when we were just starting to build this company. Hope you’re continuing to rest well, Robin. You are still missed. We will continue to offer the hand embroidered piña silk namesake custom Barong Tagalog of Robin, that she wears in this photo, at pineappleind.com (link in bio). A portion of every sale of this custom barong will be donated to one of the following charities that Robin revered. Alicia Rose Victories Foundation Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center National Ovarian Cancer Coalition #barongtagalog #barong #barongs #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiniana #filipiñiana #ladybarong #custombarong #fittedbarong #tailoredbarong #formalbarong #modernfilipiniana #barongculture #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongsinNY #barongsonthestreet #barongbrand #barongstyle #barongcollection #filipinoclothing #embroideredbarong #filipinoclothes #weddingbarong

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.24: Gobernadorcillo de Naturales en el Tribunal by José Honorato Lozano This is the 37th plate of José Honorato Lozano’s Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847. This album is done in the costumbrista tradition featuring the local people, places, and customs. This watercolor painting is the 17th of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”) paintings depicting local people in their native everyday clothing. The captioned title is Gobernadorcillo de Naturales en el Tribunal (Native Governor in the Court). Lozano provides a description in the plate following this painting in the album. He says that each town has a gobernadorcillo that governs with his fellow municipal leaders forming a town council. In larger towns, there are separate gobernadorcillos of natives, mestizos, and Chinese people. Gobernadorcillos and their fellow municipal leaders attend public functions together with important church leaders, and they all sit in special designated places to distinguish themselves from common people. As we previously have covered, gobernadorcillos and other members of the municipal leader or noble class make up the pincipalia class. Individually they are called principales. These are members of local government and Spanish government representatives and collaborators. Principales and the local town hall serve many functions similar to local governments today: arrest, detain, and imprison criminals; assist and house (European) tourists; lodge soldiers; resolve legal disputes; among other functions. The subject of this piece is a native Filipino gobernadorcillo of a large town closer to a big city, like Manila. According to Lozano, the fanciness and luxuriousness of the clothing here is typical of gobernadorcillos of natives and mestizos. Though, as you get further away from the cities, the gobernadorcillos’ dress is not as luxurious. Though all gobernadorcillos typically wear shoes as shoes are a sign of aristocracy among native Filipinos. The gobernadorcillo here is seated at his desk before legal papers, plume and ink, and his top hat. He wears a red striped Barong Tagalog with all over (continued in comments)

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.23: El Cundiman by José Honorato Lozano The first image here is the 35th plate from the Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847, by Filipino master painter José Honorato Lozano. In this album, there is a series of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”) paintings showing locals in the Philippines in their everyday clothes. This piece is the 15th in that series. The title of this watercolor piece is El Cundiman. Cundiman or kundiman refers to traditional Filipino folk love songs usually performed for serenading. In the plate following this painting in the album, Lozano describes the scene here as the native Filipino dancers slowly pantomiming or expressing in dance the content of the lyrics being sung by the singer of the musical group next to them. In the second image, we have a closer look at the dancers both holding canstanets with ribbons attached to make clacking sounds in rhythm with the music. The woman wears a complete baro’t saya (top and skirt) ensemble. She wears a striped baro (top) with long sleeves, all over embroidery, lace at the cuffs, and a pañuelo (shawl) with lace over the baro. She also wears a plaid saya (skirt), contrast stripe tapis (overskirt), a petticoat under her skirt, and white shoes. The male dancer wears a striped Barong Tagalog made of translucent fabric, with all over embroidery, and a visible vent or slit at the side. He also wears cream slacks with stripes and black dress shoes. The third image is a closer look at the musicians sitting. They all wear striped or solid barongs with embroidery, various color slacks, and dress shoes. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #pinoy #pinay #filipino #filipina #filipinx #pilipino #pilipina #filipiñiana #filipiniana #barongculture #custombarong #fittedbarong #everydaybarong #filipinoformalwear #tailoredbarong #workbarong #filipinotradition #filipinoculture #filipinohistory #filipinoclothes #filipinoclothing #baronghistory #barongbrand #filipinoheritage #journeyofthebarongtagalog

Merry Christmas, everyone! The Christmas greeting card in this post is from the Philippines circa the 1960’s. It features men and women in front of a Church in filipiñiana clothing. The men wear barongs, and the women are in baro’t saya. The featured couple perform a traditional Philippine dance while the guitar player plays and the spectators watch in the background. Whether you are in the Philippines, the US, Canada, Europe, elsewhere in the diaspora, or en route to your next vacation destination, we hope you are “at home”, safe and as close to your loved ones as possible. We created this company out of a longing for home, meaning the Philippines. Since many of us do not live there or cannot visit as much as we would like, we grasp for suitable alternatives: our families, friends, communities, our culture and history, or anything else that connects us to the motherland or magically transports us there, even for moment. Our objective was always to provide you with as many from that list of alternatives as possible, especially the tangible cultural pieces that we provide on a daily basis, the Barong Tagalog. We thank God that we are still able to do this, and we thank you for joining us on this journey. Happy holidays to all, and to all a good night! #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #pinoy #pinay #filipino #filipina #filipinx #pilipino #pilipina #filipiñiana #filipiniana #barongculture #custombarong #fittedbarong #everydaybarong #filipinoformalwear #tailoredbarong #workbarong #filipinotradition #filipinoculture #filipinohistory #filipinoclothes #filipinoclothing #baronghistory #barongbrand #filipinoheritage #journeyofthebarongtagalog

1st pic: The anticipation just before the wedding ceremony. 2nd pic: Finally, you see your soon-to-be wife in the distance, and you know this is becoming real very soon. 3rd pic: The joy and elation of the moment finally begins. 4th pic: You are now husband and wife! Congratulations to Gaby and Rufio on their nuptials just last month! They were such a pleasure to meet and work with, and we thank them for the support and the opportunity to be a part of their special day! Rufio wears the hand embroidered piña silk Ricky Barong Tagalog here on his wedding day. It is available at pineappleind.com (link in bio), and it is proudly made in the Philippines. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #embroideredbarong #barongsinMexico #barongsinparadise

Congratulations to our dear friends Justin (right) and Ryan (left) on their wedding last month! We actually connected with them more than a year and a half before, and the process of working with them and getting to know them has been such a pleasure. We are grateful for their support and their friendship. Justin and Ryan wear the hand embroidered cocoon Lakhi Barong Tagalog here, available at pineappleind.com (link in bio), and we cannot wait for more of the wedding photos. All barongs are proudly made in the Philippines. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #cocoonbarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #embroideredbarong #barongsinFL #barongsonthestreet

Throwback Thursday to June 15, 2018 when we posted this photo of Jaime with his wife at his grad school graduation. Original caption below. Thanks again to Jaime Villanueva for representing our culture and bringing the Barong Tagalog to Harvard University. Jaime is wearing the hand embroidered piña silk Arland barong, which is available at pineappleind.com (link in bio). #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #piñasilkbarong #piñabarong #modernbarong #barongstyle #barongsatgraduation #barongsinMA #barongbrand #barongcollection #barongsinnewengland #embroideredbarong #filipinoexcellence #filipinoclothes #filipinoclothing #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinosinamerica

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.22: Indios Llevando Hamacas by José Honorato Lozano The first image is plate number 34 from the Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847, by Filipino master painter José Honorato Lozano. This painting is the 14th in a series of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”) pieces showing the daily clothing of various people in the Philippines. The paintings in this album are done in the costumbrista tradition where local people, places and customs are featured. The title of this painting is Indios Llevando Hamacas (Natives Carrying Hammocks). Lozano writes a description accompanying this painting where he describes the two types of hammocks shown. Hammocks carried by men are usually resorted to, by priests and Europeans, as transportation in the mountainous provinces where roads are impassable in the rainy season. So riding in carriages is not an option, and going on horseback means paths can collapse and riders must expect to be soaked in torrential rain. Both hammocks are extremely uncomfortable to ride in because of the uneven terrain and the constant movement. The hammock on the left with the number 1 above it is called a Tuang, and it is an armchair with a footboard covered by an awning. The chair is supported by bamboo poles fastened on each side, which are carried by four men. It is very heavy when supporting a person sitting, so eight men are assigned to these hammocks so all four men can take turns for long trips of multiple hours. The hammock on the right with the number 2 above it is called Duyan, which is a covered cradle supported by two bamboo poles. But, according to Lozano, it’s usually only one very thick pole. There is a mat and a pillow inside, and the passenger must lie down. This one is much more uncomfortable than the other types as passengers often hit their heads from the small space between the cradle and the supporting poles and the constant movement. They also get dizzy easier from the enclosed space and constant shaking. The second, third and fourth images show close-ups of what the carriers wear. The ones with tops on wear indigo work barongs … continued in comments…

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.21: Yndios Jugando Sipa by José Honorato Lozano This is the 33rd plate from Filipino master watercolorist José Honorato Lozano’s Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847. This painting is the 13th in a series of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”) pieces showing different people of the Philippines in their everyday clothing. The artist did this album in the costumbrista tradition where the local people, places and customs were highlighted. The painting’s title at the bottom is Yndios Jugando Sipa (Natives Playing Sipa). Sipa means kick in Tagalog, and it is also the name of the game and the ball being played with here. Sipa is a native game and sport of the Philippines that existed there before the Spanish arrived in the 16th century. There are multiple versions of the game with varying rules. People can play one on one or with teams of multiple people. A popular version of the game is similar to hackey sack where the object is to kick the ball in the air as many times as possible without letting it touch the ground. Lozano describes sipa in the plate following this one as a game where a ball with holes (the sipa) is thrown in the air with players’ feet, heads, shoulders, arms, knees, and heels. Players do not use their hands. He continued saying that church singers, sacristans, and house servants usually played sipa. Even passersby would stop to play provided no one would tell on them for stopping to play. In the painting, there are seven men, but only the two men standing towards the front appear to be actively playing sipa. The three men standing towards the back and the two squatting men on each side watch the game. All men here wear Barong Tagalog as many barong elements are visible: collars, partial front openings, side vents or slits. Three wear plain white barongs, and it is likely these barongs are more suited for work. Four men wear color striped barongs, and three of those barongs have all over embroidery. These striped barongs with embroidery seem more fancy and dressy. All men wear either solid or striped pants. Three of the spectators wear black dress shoes. Continued in comments…

Every single post we upload is about this one garment, the national garment of the Philippines, the Barong Tagalog, in an effort to normalize it and make it a part of everyday life in the diaspora. Living in a place other than the mother country, how else do we make people aware of our presence without outright telling them who we are? We wear culturally distinct clothing, and we do it as often as possible. We are proud to help people do that every day on special occasions and in daily life and to support and highlight the brilliant work of our partners in the Philippines while we are at it. Thank you for being here, and your support is always appreciated. Bianca wears the dress length hand embroidered Bianca Barong Tagalog here. See more of it and the rest of our barong offerings at pineappleind.com (link in bio). #barongtagalog #barong #barongs #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiniana #filipiñiana #ladybarong #custombarong #fittedbarong #tailoredbarong #formalbarong #modernfilipiniana #barongculture #cocoonbarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongsinNY #barongsonthestreet #barongstyle #filipinoclothing #filipinoclothes #barongdress #embroideredbarong #barongbrand #barongcollection

We love it when the bride and the groom wear barongs. Congratulations to the newlyweds, Stephanie and Chris, whose nuptials took place earlier this month. They wore barongs to their wedding rehearsal and wedding rehearsal party, and they were a big hit with family and friends. Here they are in front of the Church for the wedding rehearsal. Stephanie wears a custom dress length piña silk Rechelle Barong Tagalog, and Chris wears a custom short sleeve jusi Tonilyn Barong Tagalog. Have a closer look at both at pineappleind.com (link in bio). These and all our barongs are made by hand in the Philippines. #barongtagalog #barong #barongs #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiniana #filipiñiana #ladybarong #custombarong #fittedbarong #tailoredbarong #formalbarong #modernfilipiniana #barongculture #jusibarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongsonthestreet #barongstyle #embroideredbarong #barongsatweddings #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongdress #barongsatchurch

Wayback Wednesday to June 19, 2018 when we posted this photo of Ulysses in his custom short sleeve Matt Barong Tagalog ready for the wedding later that day. Short sleeve jusi barongs like this are still considered formal wear… just a bit less formal. Think of them like wearing a suit and dress shirt without the tie. Just be sure that this level of formal is appropriate for the event. And also wear good quality formal dress pants and dress shoes that suit the occasion. See more of the hand embroidered Matt barong that Ulysses wears here and the rest of our custom formal barongs at pineappleind.com (link in bio). And while you’re there, check out our FAQ section for more tips and helpful information about how to wear and care for barongs. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #silkbarong #jusibarong #modernbarong #barongstyle #weddingbarong #barongsinTO #barongbrand #barongcollection #barongsincanada #barongsinthewoods #embroideredbarong #shortsleevebarong #filipinoweddingstyle #barong101 #barongtips #barongbestpractices

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.20: Indio á Caballo by José Honorato Lozano This is plate number 30 from Filipino master watercolorist José Honorato Lozano’s Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847. This painting is the 10th in a series of 47 tipos del pais pieces showing different types of people of the Philippines in their native clothing. Lozano did this album in the costumbrista tradition where the local people, places and customs were highlighted. The title captioned below the painting reads Indio á Caballo, which means native on horseback. A native Filipino man dressed in fancy and colorful clothing rides a well-groomed and well-taken-care-of white horse on a road with the lush green countryside and a hut in the background. According to the artist’s description in the following plate, the native Filipino man depicted here is the most elegant of the well-to-do. This man’s clothing and accessories are made of fine materials and mimic the style and sensibilities of Europe. The upper classes of the 19th century were informed of the latest fashion from foreign travel to the west and exposure to Europeans and Americans living in Manila. The Philippine upper classes bought the best imported fabric, clothing and accessories from the west. The native Filipino man here wears a striped multicolor Barong Tagalog with all over embroidery. The base fabric may be piña (pineapple leaf fibers) with the stripe panels likely made of dyed silk. There is embroidery dyed blue on the lighter undyed panels, which are likely the piña portions. White embroidered lace surrounds the pechera or front button opening, the collar and the edges of the cuffs. The side slit or vent at the bottom is a distinct characteristic of the Barong Tagalog. The native Filipino man also wears multicolor striped slacks, leather shoes and a top hat from the west.

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.19: Chino Pansitero by José Honorato Lozano The first image here is the 28th plate of José Honorato Lozano’s Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847. This watercolor painting is the 8th of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”, native dress) pieces in this album done in the costumbrista tradition showing the local people, places and customs. The title printed at the bottom is Chino Pansitero, meaning Chinese pancit vendor, referring to the man sitting on the right of the piece and his large pot of pancit. Pancit is the Filipino noodle dish brought and introduced to the Philippines by Chinese immigrants centuries ago. Like our previous post on the painting Carinderia, depicting an outdoor vendor of various dishes, the food seller here also has an outdoor setup with an area to consume food on site. The small table for consumption contains unused bowls, a bowl of dark sauce (probably soy sauce) and a plate of cut up calamansi, which are usually served with pancit. According to the written description by the artist, pansiteros usually set up shop by cigar factories where many workers preferred to eat on breaks rather than go home to eat. The Chinese pancit vendor wears an indigo vest and matching indigo wide-legged work pants. The second image shows a closer look at the two likely native Filipino customers on the left sitting and eating pancit. The man wears a Barong Tagalog, striped slacks and a straw western style hat. The woman likely wears a baro’t saya (top and skirt) outfit with a striped baro and contrast color striped tapis (overskirt) visible. She also wears a patterned mantilla (veil) on her head. Both are dressed consistently with the style of the working class for the period.

Congratulations to Pilipino American Community Endeavor (PACE) on a successful second annual @lonestarpalengke earlier this month to kick off Filipino American History Month in the Dallas Fort Worth area. This is the largest Filipino market in North Texas, and it was a full day of Filipino food, vendors, live performances and Filipino culture and history. Alavia, Conrado, Abby, Mark and Stephanie created PACE and their annual Lone Star Palengke event to raise money to build a Filipino Cultural Center in the DFW area. Look out for next year’s Lone Star Palengke and their other events and campaigns. Special thank you to @marksampelo for wearing the sampaguita custom Barong Tagalog we made for him while promoting PACE and Lone Star Palengke on TV on @wfaa. Our custom formal barongs are available at pineappleind.com (link in bio), and all are proudly made in the Philippines. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #silkbarong #cocoonbarong #modernbarong #barongstyle #weddingbarong #barongbrand #barongcollection #embroideredbarong #filipinoweddingstyle #filipinoclothes #filipinoclothing #barongsonthenews #barongsinthesouth #barongsinTX #barongsonTV #filipinoamericanhistorymonth

Congratulations to Patrick and Jessica on tying the knot this past summer surrounded by family, loved ones and friends in the middle of the paradise where they first met! It was extra special to provide the barongs for this groom’s party because we spent time with Patrick and each of his groomsmen to custom measure and really get to know everyone. We shared food, drinks and some laughs. It felt just like old times in our first years of operation when we visited and measured everyone in person. Thank you again to Patrick and Jessica for this opportunity and for sharing their beautiful wedding photos with us. Patrick’s groomsmen each wear a custom, hand embroidered Noel Barong Tagalog. Go to pineappleind.com (link in bio) to have a closer look at it. All our barongs are proudly made in the Philippines. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #jusibarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #embroideredbarong #barongsatthebeach #barongsinparadise

Throwback to March 27, 2018 when we first posted this wedding photo of Mireille and Alex. They were our very first clients and our very first wedding, and we are eternally grateful to them for shaping the future of our company. Thank you to everyone that has been hitting us up for barongs for their upcoming weddings. We appreciate it so much. It’s an honor. And we appreciate the extra notice you’ve been giving us to work on your barongs with you. Giving us 4 to 6 months lead time only ensures on-time delivery, better service and time for alterations or adjustments, which are included. We’re looking forward to when wedding images like these - with barongs prominent - become more commonplace. Visit pineappleind.com (link in bio) to see more of our collection of formal barongs handmade in the Philippines. Alex is wearing the slim cut Ryan L barong in long sleeves and a regular pointed collar here. Thanks again to Mireille and Alex for their beautiful wedding pictures. Photo by Valerie Demo (http://wildhonestandfree.com). #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #jusibarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #embroideredbarong #barongsinVA #barongsinthesouth

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.18: Carinderia by José Honorato Lozano The first image here is plate number 27 from the Gervasio Gironella album, by José Honorato Lozano, dated 1847. This watercolor painting is the 7th of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”, native dress) pieces done in the costumbrista tradition showing the local people, places and customs. The title at the bottom is Carinderia, which is a Filipino term for a food stall with a seating area for consumption. These are usually located at the front of homes or in convenient places in the streets where people of various walks of life can get an affordable home-cooked meal. There are usually various local dishes laid out for customers to choose from, as is shown in this painting. Carinderias remain a popular food service option to this day in the Philippines. The women here all wear baro’t saya outfits, and the men appear to all have barong with pants outfits. The second image is a closer look at the carinderia operator on the left. She wears a striped baro (top), a plaid saya (skirt, which is visible below the table in the first image), a striped tapis (overskirt), slippers (see below the table), and a necklace. The third image shows a closer look at the customers. The two women in the front are wearing striped or solid baro, plaid saya, and horizontal striped tapis. The woman on the right also wears slippers and has a yellow kerchief draped over her shoulder. That could be her pañuelo. The man to the far right wears a white Barong Tagalog. The collar and vent or slit at the side confirm this is a barong. He also wears striped slacks and a top hat. The next man to the left sipping a bowl of soup appears to wear a striped barong with a putong (native head wrap) on his head. The shirtless man receiving the plate of steaming rice appears to wear indigo work knickers with the bottoms rolled up past his knees. His matching indigo work barong is likely what is hanging behind him on the string that also holds the serving ladle.

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.17: Entierro de un Parbulo by José Honorato Lozano The first image here is the 26th plate from José Honorato Lozano’s Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847. This watercolor painting is the 6th of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”, native dress) pieces done in the costumbrista tradition showing the local people, places and customs. The captioned title is Entierro de un Parbulo, which means “burial of a toddler”. That may not sound like a happy occasion, but to native Filipino families of this period, the death of a family member was a time of celebration and joy. And thus, the scene here is a funeral procession led by a band marching while playing music. The musicians are followed by four pallbearers carrying the casket of the deceased child. It appears as though all participants here have dressed well for the occasion. The second image is a close-up of the first nine musicians on the left side of the painting. All are wearing Barong Tagalog that’s either striped, solid, with all over embroidery or with stripes and all over embroidery. All wear striped or solid contrasting color pants, shoes and western style hats. The third image shows the last three musicians and the four pallbearers on the right side of the piece. The musicians are dressed like the lead musicians in the front of the procession. The four pallbearers in the rear of the procession wear clothing that appears less fancy and more durable and suitable for work. This may suggest a class difference between the musicians and the pallbearers. Three wear solid barongs, and one wears a striped one. The front two pallbearers wear striped pants and the one in the back with visible pants wears solid blue. Three of the four wear putong, or native head wraps. The front two are barefoot. All barongs shown with the side visible have side vents or slits, which are a distinct barong element. Most barongs shown also have visible collars, which is another distinct barong element.

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A woman of vision going out there and making it happen… …and making it look good in the process. Rechelle wears the dress length hand embroidered piña silk Barong Tagalog named after her. See more at pineappleind.com (link in bio). This and all our barongs are proudly made in the Philippines. #barongtagalog #barong #barongs #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiniana #filipiñiana #ladybarong #custombarong #fittedbarong #tailoredbarong #formalbarong #modernfilipiniana #barongculture #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongsinNY #barongsonthestreet #barongbrand #barongstyle #barongcollection #filipinoclothing #embroideredbarong #filipinoclothes #barongdress

For places with seasons, it is now autumn. As the temperature drops in New York and other parts of the country, many may be tempted to throw a jacket or other clothing over their formal Barong Tagalog. Do not do this. Why? Here are 4 reasons: 1. Barongs are warm weather garments and are not meant to be worn with jackets or other clothing on top of them. 2. Barongs are meant to be shown uncovered without obstruction so the embroidery and fabric can be fully visible and appreciated. 3. The jacket or other clothing on top of the barong will severely crease and wrinkle the barong. Also, the friction from the other clothing will also cause unnecessary wear and tear on the already thin and fragile barong fabric. 4. Historically, the people that originated wearing jackets with barongs were the principalia class. These were native or mixed blood Filipinos that made up the noble class of municipal leaders in the Philippines during colonial times. These were the traitors that collaborated with and worked for the Spanish crown. Spanish law gave principales (members of this principalia class) the distinguished and special privilege of wearing barongs with jackets. So, do you want to dress as the historical traitors of our country did? We would hope not. Spread this helpful tip around, and see more of our tips and best practices here on our social media and in our FAQ section at pineappleind.com (link in bio). Also check out our Journey of the Barong Tagalog series to see visual examples of principales and how other classes in the Philippines wore the Barong Tagalog. Rodrigo wears the hand embroidered piña silk barong named after him here. It took many working hours to make the piña fabric and to do the calado hand embroidery. It would be a shame to cover any part of this piece of wearable art. It is proudly made in the Philippines. See more of it at pineappleind.com.

We are eternally grateful to have wonderful, gracious supporters that are such a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Carina, for being the best. Carina’s caption: Wedding invitation read, ‘Semi-Formal or Filipino attire’ so best believe I repped the Filipino wear! Custom barong by @pineappleindm2m for the ceremony… Congrats to my dear friend Christian and Charlene! Such a beautiful day to celebrate you two. 💗 Carina wears the hand embroidered jusi Krystal Barong Tagalog here. Go to pineappleind.com (link in bio) to see more. #barongtagalog #barong #barongs #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiniana #filipiñiana #ladybarong #custombarong #fittedbarong #tailoredbarong #formalbarong #modernfilipiniana #barongculture #jusibarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongsonthestreet #barongbrand #barongstyle #barongcollection #embroideredbarong #barongsatweddings #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle

Throwback to March 23, 2019 when we first posted Mr. Chicago, the Mayor of Chicago, a mainstay, a pillar and an integral part of our community on a national and international level… the one and only Mr. Lakhi Siap. It’s always an honor and a pleasure. We’re very proud of him and happy to consider him family. Have a closer look at Lakhi in the hand embroidered cocoon Barong Tagalog named after him and customize one of your own at pineappleind.com (link in bio). All our barongs are proudly made in the Philippines. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #silkbarong #cocoonbarong #modernbarong #barongstyle #weddingbarong #barongbrand #barongcollection #embroideredbarong #shortsleevebarong #barongsinthewoods #filipinoweddingstyle #filipinoclothes #filipinoclothing #barongsinCHI #barongsinthemidwest #barongsinIL

Happy 8th Wedding Anniversary, babe! Grateful for your unconditional love and support. I love you and the life we have created! ♥️ #filipiniana #filipinoformalwear #eleganciafilipiñana

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.16: Carruage de Alquiler by José Honorato Lozano The first image is plate number 25 from José Honorato Lozano’s Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847. This watercolor painting is the fifth of 47 tipos del pais (“types of the country”, native dress) pieces done in the costumbrista tradition showing the local people, places and customs. The title in the caption says Carruage de Alquiler, which means “carriage for hire”. This painting shows a European style horse drawn carriage driven by one operator and carrying five passengers in the carriage with one boy riding on the back of the carriage. The second image is a closer look at the operator, or cochero, driving the carriage drawn by two horses. The cochero is likely a working class native Filipino man dressed in typical 19th century equestrian garb. He wears a single-breasted tail-coat, white breeches, western hat and knee-high riding boots. The third image shows a closer look at the passengers, who appear to be middle to upper class from their mode of dress. The two men on the left wear striped Barong Tagalog. The male in the front has all-over embroidery on his barong. Both men wear contrast color trousers and western style top hats. The three women sitting in the rear of the carriage all are assumed to wear complete baro’t saya (top and skirt) outfits. All three visibly wear mantones de Manila, which are embroidered silk shawls. Two of the women are both shown to wear striped long sleeve tops with all over embroidery, contrast color patterned skirts and contrast striped tapis (overskirts). The boy riding on the back of the carriage wears a white work barong, striped work pants and a dotted putong (native head wrap). The carriage and clothing are either imported from Europe or inspired by styles from Europe and brought over by international travel and trade.

Really excited to be returning to Houston on Friday! In a few days, @uniprotexas’ @lumikhaartsshowcase will take place on Saturday, September 23rd from 3 pm to 10 pm at @theorangeshow. We are looking forward to a full day of artists, performers, creators, storytellers and community organizations. Of course, there will be great Filipino food and merchandise available. We’ll have a table there, so bring your family and friends and come see us. We’ll have some classic and new everyday barongs, and complimentary measuring and custom Barong Tagalog consultations will be available. No appointment necessary, and admission is free, but please register at the link in UniPro Texas’ or Lumikha’s Instagram profile. We’re also accepting appointments for barong measuring and consultations while we are in Houston on September 22 & 24. DM for your free appointment and with any questions. Please share this and help us spread the word. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #gettingmarriedinabarong #barongstyle #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #barongwedding #barongsatweddings #barongdress #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #ladybarong #filipinoclothing #filipinoclothes

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.15: Vista del Volcan de Albay y la Yglesia de Oas by José Honorato Lozano The first image is the 20th plate from José Honorato Lozano’s Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847. This is the last of the opening 20 watercolor paintings done in the costumbrista tradition showing the local people, places and customs. The captioned title is Vista del Volcan de Albay y la Yglesia de Oas [View of the Albay Volcano and the Church of Oas]. This piece is set in the province of Albay, which is in the Bicol region of the Philippines, on the southeastern part of the island of Luzon. The Albay volcano referred to in the title is the Mayon volcano, which is in the background on the right of the painting. The second image is a closer look at this volcano. This is the most active volcano in the country, and it is often depicted with smoke billowing out of its peak. It is also known for its symmetrical cone shape. The Church of Oas, also referred to in the title, is the group of structures located in the center of the painting just before the volcano. Oas refers to the town shown here in Albay. This Church is also known as St. Michael the Archangel Parish, which still exists in the present day. The third image is a closer look at the Church complex. This particular iteration of the Church began being built in 1695 and was completed in 1848. This improved Church featured stone foundations, a convent, a larger Church and a rectory. This piece also shows the townspeople standing around the Church complex possibly after mass. The fourth, fifth and sixth images are closer looks at the townspeople. All the males wear striped or solid Barong Tagalog, colored slacks and top hats. All the females wear baro’t saya (top and skirt) with striped or solid baro tops, plaid or striped skirts and striped contrasting tapis (overskirt). Some women also appear to be wearing pañuelos (shawls) over the baro. In the fourth image, a man to the left carries a parasol to shield himself from the sun, and a woman on the right carries a tray on her head with goods for sale. In the sixth image, a woman also holds an open parasol for sun protection.

We hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer. While there are still 18 days of summer season left, many do return to school tomorrow. And for the rest of the working world, the grind continues, as well. A very much belated and well overdue congratulations to Jamee on becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) back in 2021! Jamee’s career as an Outpatient Dietitian for General and Bariatric Sugery continues. Jamee wears the dress length hand embroidered piña silk Rechelle Barong Tagalog here beautifully. Have a closer look at it at pineappleind.com (link in bio). Thank you, Jamee, for allowing us to play a small part in your celebration and for your continued support. All our barongs are proudly made in the Philippines. #barongtagalog #barong #barongs #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiniana #filipiñiana #ladybarong #custombarong #fittedbarong #tailoredbarong #formalbarong #modernfilipiniana #barongculture #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongsinCA #barongsonthestreet #barongbrand #barongstyle #barongcollection #embroideredbarong #barongdress #barongsatgraduation #barongsinthedesert

SOLD --60s Barong Filipino Wedding Shirt Cream Silk Organza Long Sleeve Mens XL Tagalog Sheer Embroidered Formal Shirt ** Great vintage condition. Hand Washed and ready for wear. Clean and without flaws Precolonial native Filipino and colonial Spanish style Sheer lightweight stiff fabric for wedding and formal occasions. Measurements: Length: 30 in / 76 cm Width: 24.5 in / 62 cm Hem: 23.5 in / 60 cm Shoulder to Shoulder: 20.5 in / 52 cm Sleeve: 24 in / 61 cm Features: • Weight: 4 oz • Hand embroidered back, front, sleeves • Side Slits • 3/4 Button Front • Collared • Embroidered • Made in Philippines • Hand Wash or Dry Clean We ship worldwide Listed on multiple selling platforms: https://linktr.ee/Petunia65 or linked at profile . . #BarongFilipino #TagalogShirt #60sDressShirt #SilkOrganza #EmbroideredShirt #FilipinoShirt #TagalogFilipino #VintageFilipino #FilipinoFormalwear

Congratulations to Nikki and Rex who were married earlier this summer and have been enjoying marital bliss since. Getting our first look at the wedding photos still excites us. Also, receiving a special mention and thank you in the accompanying social media post still hits us right in the heart. Seeing the joy during the wedding and the pride in honoring our culture and heritage on one of the most important days of your life is also still quite rewarding. So thank you again to Rex for the chance to be a part of your special day, for sharing your photos and for your kind words. It means the world to us and our partners in the Philippines that made your barong. Rex wears the hand embroidered cocoon Ryan N Barong Tagalog here with special customized embroidery. See more of it at pineappleind.com (link in bio). Photos by @mishamedia #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #cocoonbarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #embroideredbarong #barongsinIL #barongsinthemidwest

Throwback to January 1, 2018 when we posted this photo of Dom at her Bay Area-themed pop-up dinner here in NYC. We like to think of our barongs as giving each wearer their own piece of the Philippines and connecting them to their families and their culture and heritage in a meaningful way. Thankfully, over 5 years after this picture, we’re still out here serving that very important purpose. Have a closer look at Dom’s namesake hand embroidered cocoon Barong Tagalog that she wears here at pineappleind.com (link in bio). All our barongs are proudly made in the Philippines. #barongtagalog #barong #barongs #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiniana #filipiñiana #ladybarong #custombarong #fittedbarong #tailoredbarong #formalbarong #modernfilipiniana #barongculture #cocoonbarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongsinNY #barongstyle #filipinoclothing #filipinoclothes #barongdress #embroideredbarong #barongbrand #barongcollection #weddingbarong

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.14: Casa de un Pueblo de Cagayan by José Honorato Lozano The first image is the 19th plate from the Gervasio Gironella album from 1847. This album and piece are by Filipino painter José Honorato Lozano. This is the penultimate of the opening 20 costumbrista watercolor paintings in this album offering a snapshot of the everyday people, places and practices of the Philippines. The title in the caption is Casa de un Pueblo de Cagayan [House in the Village of Cagayan]. This scene is set in Cagayan located on the northeastern tip of Luzon. The house the title refers to is likely the one at the center of this painting. It is the corner home adjacent to two intersecting roads where people, animals and vehicles are active. There is a row of houses at the same level, behind the center one, that line the street leading into the background. There are also houses built on high stilts that are also featured to the left and behind the featured house among the trees. All these houses here can be considered bahay kubo, which are stilt houses indigenous to the Philippines that are made mostly of natural and organic materials, like tree branches and leaves. The term bahay kubo roughly translates to “country house”. With numerous people in this piece, we will focus on the ones that appear to be wearing Barong Tagalog. The local languages in the area possibly referred to barongs by another name. The second image shows a man climbing up a ladder to the high stilted house on the far left. He wears matching dark indigo top and pants. His top may be a barong or a camisa de chino. Since a collar or lack thereof is not distinguishable, we cannot be sure which. The third image shows two men beating rice crops in a barrel to separate the grains from the husks. The men wear either barongs or camisa de chino, but it is also hard to distinguish whether their tops have collars. Both wear indigo work knickers, and the man on the right has a salakot on his head. The fourth image shows a man on horseback wearing a white work barong with collar visible, indigo work knickers and a salakot. Continued in comments

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.13: Interior de la Gallera by José Honorato Lozano The first image is plate number 18 from José Honorato Lozano’s Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847. It is part of the opening 20 costumbrista paintings in this album showing places, people and practices of the Philippines. This piece is related to our previous post part 20.12 since this is the inside of the structure featured there. The captioned title is Interior de la Gallera [Interior of the Cockfighting Arena]. This highly detailed piece shows the popularity and drawing power of cockfighting during this time. The scene is a wooden indoor arena filled to capacity with spectators that appear to be all men dressed similarly. There are two levels of enclosed spaces for onlookers that surround the outside of the fighting ring on the lower level. To the right is a ladder indicating how the upper level audience got to their places. The spectators’ positioning is surely arranged by class and wealth. Most if not all are wagering on the cockfights. The second image is a closer look at the people in the painting. As mentioned before, cockfights usually occurred on Sundays to maximize attendance, and so spectators and participants are dressed in their Sunday best. The male spectators on both levels and all the men in the ring, with the exception of one man, all wear striped or solid Barong Tagalog with contrasting pants, and either top hats or salakot (conical or domed wide-brimmed headwear). That one exception is the man in the background to the left inside the ring. As in other depictions of indoor cockfights, there is always one man from the principalia class inside the fighting area. This man is dressed similarly to everyone else, but he is distinguished by the jacket he wears over his barong, which is a privilege given only to principales (members of this class) by Spanish edict. Principales are a noble class of native Filipino or mestizo municipal leaders that worked on behalf of the Spanish government to govern the people of their communities. These are collaborators to the Spanish crown, and they are the social elite and upper class. Go to comments…

Congratulations to Christina and Lance on their wedding earlier this summer! Both honored our Filipino culture and heritage by having matching custom barongs made. Christina wears hers later on on their special day. We, along with our partners in the Philippines that make our barongs, appreciate Christina and Lance very much for their support and for this opportunity. We wish them a lot of love and happiness and hope they are enjoying the married life. Lance wears the hand embroidered piña silk Blase Barong Tagalog with the Sarimanok design. See more of it at pineappleind.com (link in bio). #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsatweddings #barongcollection #barongbrand #filipinowedding #filipinoweddings #embroideredbarong #barongsinchurch #barongsinCA

Over the course of a day of wearing your barong, you’re going to have some creasing and wrinkling. It’s just part of wearing barong fabrics. They wrinkle and crease very easily. It’s hard to avoid. In between wears and before your next use, you should steam your barong. It will straighten out the fabric and preserve it. Steaming works quite well, and you can find portable steamers for about the same cost as an iron. Take special note that we did not say iron or dry clean. Neither of these should be done with barongs because the fabric is so thin, and both those methods are so harsh. See more helpful care tips and other barong information in the faq section at pineappleind.com (link in bio). And also check out the hand embroidered cocoon Talisay Barong Tagalog that Michael wears here. All our barongs are made in the Philippines. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #traditionalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #cocoonbarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongsinOH #barongsinthemidwest #embroideredbarong #barongcollection #barong101 #barongtips #barongbestpractices

When you wear a hand made dress length Barong Tagalog that fits this well, every straight away becomes a runway. You look and feel like you’re on the catwalk. It’s like magic. The transformation happens the instant you try it on and see yourself in it. Only a garment made just for you can make you feel this way. It’s quite an experience that you have to try at least once. Make it look as effortless as Bianca does here in her namesake barong. See this and the rest of our custom barong offerings at pineappleind.com (link in bio). #barongtagalog #barong #barongs #womensbarong #barongtagalogforwomen #barongsforwomen #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiniana #filipiñiana #ladybarong #custombarong #fittedbarong #tailoredbarong #formalbarong #modernfilipiniana #barongculture #cocoonbarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongsinNY #barongsonthestreet #barongstyle #filipinoclothing #filipinoclothes #barongdress #embroideredbarong #barongbrand #barongcollection

Throwback to 2018 when we posted this photo of Ryan N looking sharp in his custom Barong Tagalog on the UC Riverside campus, and we included some helpful hints on undershirts with barongs. Read our original caption below. November 25, 2018: Barongs are translucent, and we can just about see everything covered by it underneath. How many times have you seen a man wear a barong with no undershirt? How many have seen men wear long sleeve barongs with a tank top or a short sleeve t-shirt underneath tucked into their pants? Awkward and/or embarrassing, right? The correct and traditional shirt to be worn underneath a barong is a chamisa de chino. Ryan wears a long sleeve one here underneath his barong. Remember to match the sleeve length of your chamisa de chino or undershirt with your barong and to never tuck your undershirt into your pants. You’ll thank us later. See more on our model Ryan, the hand embroidered cocoon barong named after him and how to get one of your own at pineappleind.com (link in bio). #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #silkbarong #cocoonbarong #modernbarong #barongstyle #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #barongbrand #barongcollection #barongsinCA #embroideredbarong #filipinoweddingstyle #filipinoclothes #filipinoclothing #barong101 #barongtips #barongbestpractices

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.12: Esterior de una Gallera by José Honorato Lozano The first image here is the 17th plate from the Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847, by Filipino painter José Honorato Lozano. The painting is titled Esterior de una Gallera [Exterior of a Cockfighting Arena]. It is one of the opening series of 20 costumbrista watercolor paintings depicting locations and practices from common everyday people in the Philippines. Cockfighting is a sport and past time that is hundreds of years old in the archipelago. At the time of this piece’s creation, cockfighting is the most popular sport with rich, poor, and all classes in between gathering together to watch, gamble on, or otherwise participate in the fighting of roosters. The bamboo-walled structure with grass or leaf roof shown here serves as the venue of all the cockfights the townspeople gather for. Cockfights were usually held on Sundays and holidays to ensure high attendance, so many of the spectators and participants were free from work and dressed up in their best clothing after attending Church services, as people in this painting are depicted. In the second image, we have a closer look at the left portion of the piece. Men in the background stand in a circle, and men in the foreground squat in a circle and converse. All the men wear colorful striped or solid Barong Tagalog with contrasting stripe or solid slacks. On their heads, they wear either western style hats or salakot (wide-brimmed dome-shaped headwear). Also present are roosters, a dog and women vendors carrying refreshments and cigarettes for sale on their heads. The women wear striped or checkered baro’t saya (top and skirt) with contrasting striped tapis (overskirt). The third image is a closer look at the center of the piece. In the foreground, two men square off their roosters for practice and hold onto their tails to save the actual fighting for later. Towards the rear, some men wait to enter the gallera. Behind them, another man stands in the shade with his rooster. All men wear colorful patterned barongs, contrasting pants, hats (con’t in comments)

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 20.11: Pesca Con El Sarambao by José Honorato Lozano The first image is plate number 14 of José Honorato Lozano’s Gervasio Gironella album, dated 1847. This watercolor painting is titled Pesca Con El Sarambao [Fishing with the Sarambao]. This piece shows a scene of daily life in a fishing village in the Philippines, and it illustrates an indigenous fishing practice in the costumbrista tradition. The large device in the foreground is a sarambao. Sarambaos, or alternatively Salambaos, or Salambáws, are native Philippine lift net devices used for catching fish. Salambáw is a Malayo-Polynesian word for “large fishing net”. Sarambaos are connected to rafts made of bamboo poles fastened together. Attached to the raft is an upright pole or tower structure with two additional poles attached between that and the raft creating a lever. The two outward poles have a large square net attached to them. The lever allows the operator to lower the net into the water and lift it out by either tilting the upright pole or tower forward or back via weights attached by rope or by the operator’s body weight. Sarambaos are usually operated by two people: one to lower and raise the net and one to catch the fish. The second image is a closer look at the two men catching fish with the sarambao. The man on the right with the handheld net is shirtless and barefoot wearing only his work pants rolled up to his knees and a western style hat. The man on the left operating the sarambao is dressed similarly but he wears a Barong Tagalog suitable for work. The barong’s sleeves are rolled up, and the vent or slit at the side of the barong is visible. The vents disperse the fabric and allow for more movement since the barong extends down to his thighs. Vents or slits at the sides are an indispensable feature on barongs.

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Happy belated first anniversary to Madison and Georgio! This picture from their wedding day is a good representation of the character and personality of this city and its culture. Being in New Orleans the past few days, meeting the community, experiencing the hospitality, hearing the stories and learning our history has shown us how special and important this area is to the Filipino American community and experience. This is an area we will be returning to, and we encourage everyone to visit and learn about the original Filipino American settlements in Louisiana. Thank you again to Georgio, his mother Ate Carolyn, and the entire community in New Orleans. Georgio wears a special order custom hand embroidered piña silk Barong Tagalog here. Visit pineappleind.com (link in bio) for our custom barongs that are all made by hand in the Philippines. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #traditionalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #piñabarong #piñasilkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongcollection #barongbrand #barongsinNOLA #barongsonthestreet #embroideredbarong #barongsatweddings #barongsinthesouth

Congratulations and much love goes out to Angeline and Jeff who tied the knot and made their union official earlier this month with a Church ceremony and reception celebration. This wedding was a significant one for us because it was our first time providing barongs for the groom, groomsmen and the bridal party. It truly was an honor and a sight to behold for our culture. So much gratitude to Angeline and Jeff for their hospitality, generosity and friendship throughout this whole process. Jeff (center) wears the cocoon Talisay barong, Peter (1st from left) wears the jusi John T barong, Emily (2nd from left) wears the jusi Krystal barong, Ankit (1st from right) wears the jusi Noel barong, and Justin (2nd from right) wears the jusi Matt barong. All are hand embroidered and made in the Philippines. Have a closer look at pineappleind.com (link in bio). Photos by @soniaariaproductions. We look forward to sharing more. #barong #barongtagalog #barongs #pineappleindustries #pineappleind #filipiñiana #filipiniana #tailoredbarong #barongculture #modernfilipiniana #custombarong #fittedbarong #formalbarong #filipinoformalwear #barongvstuxedo #cocoonbarong #jusibarong #silkbarong #modernbarong #weddingbarong #weddingbarongs #filipinoweddingstyle #barongstyle #barongwedding #barongsatweddings #baronggang #ladybarong #womensbarong #barongsinthemidwest #barongsinGR