Product Description

Antique Southern Philippines Tube Sarong 2

Material: Cotton
Style: Southern Philippines
Size: Length 161 cm, Width 86 cm
Order Number: MHSASPTS2

The Maranao never had their own state, like Sulu, but lived in a number of small locations around Lake Lanao. Their main focus was the torogan, a large, richly decorated, single open room house, where the sultan and his extended family lived. Separate bedsteads around the walls were covered with embroidered canopies.

The handwoven tubular malong, worn by women and men, over short trousers, is regarded as the Maranao’s crowning achievement. There are over 100 styles.

Handwoven malong are rarely seen these days, except on special occasions. High quality silk yarns have not been available since World War II.

1930s – 1940s.

Please ask for the price (or make an offer).