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Saya

The Filipino word for skirt, and a key element of the baro’t saya and Maria Clara ensembles, typically long, full, and made from fabrics like cotton, silk, or piña. Variations of the saya differ across regions and eras, and contemporary designers reinterpret its volume in modern skirts and gowns.

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