Mateo Barong Archive Sample the piece reads as architecture

the piece reads as architecture in thread: the motif holds line and proportion rather than ornament

a full day's work to a single dress

on its own terms

the length of the body

hand-dyed Black Obsidian

Mateo Barong Archive Sample the piece reads as architectureTwo old forms, set together. Cocoon silk in a near white, light and softly lustrous. The embroidery pairs sinag rays of light with kayakas, worked at the front in a quiet interplay of geometry held close to the cloth's tone. Fully lined wear it over an undershirt or on its own. Design Notes Natural cocoon silk, presented in Alabaster Veil Sinag and kayakas motifs, front Hand guided and machine stitch Capiz shell buttons, full placket; classic collar;