Baag (b)
LOCAL NAME:
Baag (b)
ENGLISH NAME:
Loincloth
DESCRIPTION:
Kalinga: Baag
An indigo loincloth featuring red and orange lengthwise bands, with patterned ends adorned with beadwork and pompoms.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Kalinga
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Cotton threads, Natural dye
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Weaving, Dyeing, Beadwork
DIMENSIONS:
Length
157 cm
Width
23.5 cm
Bottom Design A
20.5 cm
Bottom Design B
27.5 cm
Beaded Tassel
5 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
RESEARCH DATA:
Among the Kalinga, loincloths with red and yellow-colored patterns on both ends are typically worn by members of the affluent class. These patterns include the inata-ata (an eye-like motif) and zigzag forms (San Agustin, 2007). The designs appear almost “texturized” on the surface of the cloth, blending with its base colors and striped patterns (Pastor-Roces, 1991, p. 253). This textile also features tassels embellished with beadwork and pompoms made of yarn.
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