Emilio Jacinto Barong - black
Emilio Jacinto, born in Tondo, Manila, was one of the highest-ranking officers in the Philippine Revolution and the Katipunan movement. He served as the advisor on fiscal matters and secretary to Andrés Bonifacio and was later known as Utak ng Katipunan ("Brain of Katipunan"). Emilio Jacinto also wrote for the Katipunan newspaper called Kalayaan under the pen name "Dimasilaw", and used the alias "Pingkian" in the Katipunan.
The Emilio Jacinto Barong is made with a linen fabric, embroidered and handtailored in Lumban, Laguna. This short sleeves brong features a subtle bamboo like embroidery design and is available in two colors - white linen with white embroidery and black linen with black embroidery.
"Note: This barong is tailor fit cut which is slightly shorter in length and sleeves for a more modern look. Please see size guide for measurements.
How to care for your BARONG
- Hand wash is the way to go!
- Use mild detergent mixed with water. Soak for a few minutes. Do not scrub or squeeze. Hang and air dry but away from direct heat or sunlight. - Stains? No bleach please.
- Spot cleaning the stained area by dabbing a soft wet cloth. Use a mild detergent in treating stains. Bleaching may cause damage to fabric and embroidery. - Ironing.
- To remove creases, you can either steam iron or dry iron in the lowest temperature setting. You can iron inside out to protect the embroidery designs from getting damaged. - Hand, cover and store
- Hang your TERNO using a clothes hanger. Cover in breathable clothes dust bag and hang in wardobe without crush storing or piling heavier clothing or items on top on in between.
- Hand wash is the way to go!