Barong Talong

This Barong Tagalog is on display at The Howard Library. It is the national dress of the Philippines and traditionally woven from pineapple or banana fibres.This one was worn by Prime Minister John Howard for the APEC group photo in 1996.     

A blue Barong Tagalog

Photo: Howard Library 

Organisation

UNSW Canberra

Resource

Howard Library

Type

Collection object

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