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Unknown Maker, Philippine

Man’s Trousers (Sawal),

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Philippine, Blaan people

Title

Man’s Trousers (Sawal)

Medium

abaca fiber

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • Abacá (banana-plant fiber) and cotton plain weave,
  • with embroidery

Techniques

  • Abacá (banana-plant fiber) and cotton plain weave,
  • with embroidery

Dimensions

56.5 x 52.1 cm (22 1/4 x 20 1/2 inches)

Place

Place Made: Mindanao

Type

  • Costume

Credit

Gift of Wendy Shah

Object Number

85.001

Man’s Trousers (Sawal)

Place Made: Mindanao

Exhibition History

From Pineapple to Pañuelo

December 7, 2024 - August 24, 2025

Sartorial Sanctuary

December 19, 2008 - April 26, 2009
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