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2.2K views · 25 reactions | - In a world of change, the traje de mestiza stands as a timeless emblem of Filipina grace and unwavering cultural pride.  #factsZero | factsZero | Facebook

This is a late 1910s studio portrait of a Filipina wearing a traje de mestiza (a precursor to the terno). The ensemble features a sheer camisa (blouse) with embellishments, paired with a saya (skirt) that has decorative trim and a patterned upper section—reflecting the transition in Filipino women’s fashion during the American colonial era, moving toward slightly more relaxed silhouettes from the stiffer styles of the Spanish period. Studio photography at this time was often used to document soc