Bahag is a loincloth that was commonly used by men throughout the pre-colonial Philippines. It is worn shirtless with no other extra garments. They were either made from barkcloth or from hand- woven textiles. Before the colonial period, bahag were a common garment for commoners and the serf class (the alipin caste). [1] .

Sep 14, 2023 · The Igorot bahag, often pronounced as "bah-hag," is a traditional attire worn by the Igorot people, an indigenous group inhabiting the lush mountains and valleys of the Cordillera region in the Philippines.

Jul 23, 2023 · The bahag is a traditional loincloth that is worn by men in the Igorot ethnic group of the Philippines. It is made of a long piece of hand-woven cloth that is wrapped around the waist and tied at the back. The bahag is typically decorated with geometric designs or traditional motifs.

Jun 21, 2014 · Nearer home, the loincloth continues to be used by the ethonolinguistic groups (henceforth, group) in the Philippine Cordillera. The loincloth has also other names like G-string and bahag.

Learn how to wear the traditional Igorot bahag from Team Mumbaki, a group of Igorot cultural advocates. Watch their informative video and get tips on how to adjust the fit of the bahag so that it is comfortable and secure.

Jul 6, 2023 · The men wear a bahag, a cloth that covers the lower half of their bodies. The women wear a tapis, a skirt-like garment that covers the lower body. Both genders also wear a bakget, a woven cloth used as a blanket or shawl.

May 5, 2020 · Generally, the term used to refer to Igorot Costume for Males is Bahag or G-String. It is a long woven fabric that can be 10 to 15 inches in width and with a length of 3 to 5 feet. The size of the bahag depends on the person using it.

Sep 30, 2024 · The traditional loincloth worn by men in the Igorot ethnic group is called a bahag. Here are some details about the bahag: Material: It is typically made from woven fabric, often from abaca (Manila hemp) or cotton. Style: It is a simple garment that wraps around the waist and is secured with a sash or belt.

The primary purpose of the bahag is to cover the male’s private parts. After covering the male organs, it is then wrapped around the waist to prevent it from falling off. That is why, it does not easily loose when an Igorot male joins traditional dances or perform with the gongs.

The “bag” (bahag) is the common costumes for male Igorots or Kalingas. It is a long woven material about 10 to 15 inches wide and 3 to 5 feet long. Its main purpose is to cover the man’s private parts.