malong

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The malong is a traditional tubular garment from the Maranao and other Moro peoples of the southern Philippines, known for its colorful woven patterns and versatile use as clothing, bedding, and ceremonial attire.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Philippine cultural artifact
traditional garment
tubular garment
associatedWithEthnicGroup Maguindanaon people NERFINISHED
Maranao people NERFINISHED
Tausug people NERFINISHED
other Moro peoples
associatedWithRegion Mindanao NERFINISHED
southern Philippines
culturalSignificance marker of social status
symbol of Maranao identity
hasColor bright colors
checkered designs
multicolored stripes
hasMaterial cotton
silk
synthetic fibers
woven fabric
hasOrigin Philippines NERFINISHED
hasPattern geometric patterns
okir motifs
hasShape tube
hasVariant andon malong
landap malong
malong a andon
malong a landap
productionMethod backstrap loom weaving
floor loom weaving
handwoven
recognizedAs intangible cultural heritage of Mindanao communities
relatedTo sarong
tapis (Philippine wrap skirt)
usedAs baby carrier
bag
bedding
blanket
ceremonial attire
clothing
head covering
privacy screen
usedInDance kapa malong-malong
usedInRitual funerals
religious ceremonies
weddings
wornBy children
men
women
wornStyle dress
sash
shawl
skirt

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