Embroidered Fabrics - Jusi
The Philippines is famous for handloomed fabrics which range from fine and transparent
to textured and geometric. The jusi (raw silk in Chinese) is basically a
translucent fabric woven from silk yarn and pineapple thread favored for Barong
Tagalog, the national attire for men. The fabric is usually embroidered (burda = embroidery) with
intricate designs similar to the one pictured above.
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