Men's bag from Philippines made of off-white, dark blue, red, yellow, and green cotton. The bag is constructed from one long piece of fabric which is folded in half lengthwise and widthwise. There is a seam down the middle where the selvedges are sewn together for 6" (15cm). The upper 10" (25cm) are unjoined and gathered to form the handle which is wrapped tightly with twisted yellow and blue cotton at the top. The bottom of the bag is joined by twisting the self fringe of the two sides together. The fringe is about 7.5" (19cm) long. The design consists of predominantly dark blue with some red stripes that run lengthwise bordering the edges of the front and back. The lower half of the bag has a woven dark blue lattice pattern in bands which alternate with narrower red stripes of geometric patterns. Above this woven pattern are embroidered bands of geometric designs in yellow, green, and yellow. Some of the stitches of the embroidery have pulled out. The woven fabric is torn and has been mended. Some of the edges of the fabric have been frayed and torn. The fabric is also dirty and stained. Men's bags were worn on their belts or attached to their loincloths.

1985.029.024