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Saturday, March 6, 2010

The Kalinga Costume- "Ginamat" and "Bongol"

The colorful beads or "bongol" is a part of the native costume. It is always worn during fiestas , weddings and important occasions.



Woven "ginamat" , a beautiful, native costume from Kalinga.




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4 comments:

  1. ajchtarMarch 7, 2010 at 2:30 AM

    I am honored to say i saw this pic in your camera ahead of everyone else! wow! all the best jena! :)

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  2. Jena IsleMarch 7, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    Hello Aj,

    he he he, yes you did, isn't that amazing? I'll be posting the rest eventually. All the best.

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  3. ajchtarMarch 9, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    I hope to see them, which reminds me, i should start looking for pics too!...:)

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  4. tashabudMarch 12, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    Aren't they beautiful? I remember wearing them on special dance performance when I was still in the province.

    My Mama used to weave native costumes.

    This post brings back memories.

    Tasha

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