This illustration presents a mestiza woman wearing layered garments that combine indigenous and European influences. The composition highlights textiles, structure, and the blending of cultural elements in dress.
Created by Justiniano Asunción, this piece is part of the Tipos del País series, documenting identity and diversity in colonial Philippine society. The term “mestiza” referred to individuals of mixed ancestry, often associated with higher social status. Clothing became a visible marker of this identity, blending native fabrics with European silhouettes. These representations are key to understanding how colonial influence reshaped Filipino identity through both appearance and social classification.
This piece is part of the Maynila Archive, a curated collection of Philippine historical visuals preserved and made accessible as fine art prints.
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