The Kimona of the Malsi family is a loose, translucent blouse made from jusi fabric, dating back to 1922 and inherited by Darlene Grace Malsi from her grandmother. It features delicate handwoven embroidery of flower buds and vines in green, yellow, and pink, with a unique rectangular back neckline and shorter sleeves than usual. The kimona was originally worn by Lucena Paglomutan, mainly for Sunday Mass, and now serves as a family keepsake. Its design reflects traditional Filipino women’s clothing during the American colonial period. The kimona is rare due to its fine embroidery, fabric, and distinctive style, though it has yellowed and stained over time with some missing sequins. It is currently stored at a cabinet in the owner’s ancestral house.
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Photo Credit/s:
Alvin Agbay, 2024
Mappers:
Alvin Agbay, Adonis Rae Castro, Rogedem Marnil V. Nemenzo, Enrique Katalbas, Jennifer Paran, Kim Matutina, Andrea Rocelle Balingit, Choncey Talledo, Josell Cainoy
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