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a complete gaddang female costumeJacket: length: 35 cms. width (including sleeves): 106 cms. |
The Gaddang female wears costume that is just as fastidious and as ornamented as the male. The same tight, hand-spun weaves are complemented with beads. The jewelry that accompanies the ensemble is made up of exquisitely-matched beads.
The complete costume is made up of the following pieces.
- Long-sleeved jacket, of red and white alternating stripes, decorated with beads and braided joinery.
- Wrap skirt, of red and blue stripes , with beads along the edges.
- Sash, with beads and old metal closures along the edges.
- Pouch bag, white with red-orange stripes.
- Head beads , made of very fine, minute trade beads.
- Choker, of larger trade beads.


