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MARIA CLARA
The María Clara gown is a traditional dress worn by women in the Philippines. It is a form of the Baro't saya. It takes its name from María Clara, the mestiza protagonist of the national epic Noli me tangere, penned in 1887 by Filipino national hero José Rizal.
CHAPTER MARIA CLARA
Ms. Kay Paraon
Ms. Maria Clara 2016
Ms. Kaitlyn Jamie Agra
Ms. Maria Clara 2018
Ms. Lauren Agra
Ms. Maria Clara 2015
Ms. Althea Invanka Nahine
Ms. Maria Clara 2017
What is Maria Clara Dress?
The Maria Clara is a form of Baro't saya but traditionally worn by Filipina women with a pañuelo (matching neck scarf) over the shoulders and accessorized with a delicate abaniko (fan), an ornament which adds to the overall feminine style and completes the Maria Clara outfit.
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