Mutya TERNO Top
Introducing our latest collection of TERNO using native handwoven fabric from the Ilocos Region called Binakul.
Binakul (also known as binakel, binakael, or binakol - meaning “twill” in Ilocano) is a textile pattern handwoven on a small scale in Ilocos and Abra. It is a variation of the abel Iloko.
Binakul weaving is considered a gradually diminishing industry due to the nonavailability of local cotton and its price disadvantage compared to factory-woven fabrics. Binakul can be easily recognized by its uniform, interlocked geometric patterns that result in psychedelic optical art designs, which are said to represent the waves of the sea and, among indigenous peoples of the Cordilleras, protection against malevolent spirits.
TERNO by TCG is proud to use this native fabric for its uniqeness, beauty, elegance and the heritage that comes with it. TERNO aims to bring back the love for our own Filipino clothing and share this beautiful native fabric handwoven by our artisans to the world with pride, elegance and purpose.
How to care for your TERNO
- 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!