Philippine Display Dolls

Philippine Display Dolls

Collection: Everyday Connections

Object Type: Display Dolls, Clothing

Country: Philippines
Continent: Asia
Geographic Region: Southeastern Asia
Materials: Cotton, Straw, Wood
width: 3 in; height: 11 in; depth: 2 in

The female display doll wears a traditional "saya," a plaid narrow skirt commonly worn for four hundred years. The skirt's knee length indicates that it is designed for a worker. Her blouse has large bell-shaped sleeves referred to as butterfly sleeves.

Both dolls wear conical hats, woven from palm frond, appropriate for field work. Handkerchiefs tied around their necks complete their outfits.

These two costume dolls are part of a set manufactured by Alto Crafts Inc., handmade in the Philippines. These dolls are intended to depict Filipinos in their everyday activities.
Source:
https://philippinefolklifemuseum.org/portfolio-items/traje-de-mestiza/
https://folkcostume.blogspot.com/2022/06/early-mens-national-costume-of.html