1. Indigenous Textiles:
- Various Indigenous weaving techniques, such as back-strap loom and inabel, were used to create textiles like fabric and cloth.
- The materials used included fibers from plants (e.g., abaca, cotton), bark (e.g., tree bark), and leaves.
2. Male Attire:
- Bahag: This loincloth was commonly worn by men and consisted of a rectangular piece of cloth passed between the legs and secured around the waist.
- Kangan: A type of loincloth worn in pre-colonial times. It was often used by men in the northern Philippines.
- Malong: In some regions, men wrapped themselves in malong, a large rectangular cloth worn around the waist and extending below the knees.
3. Female Attire:
- Tube Dresses: Some women wore a cylindrical dress, often reaching below the knees or the ankles.
- Wrap-around Skirts (Sayas): These skirts were made from textile wrapped around the body and tucked in at the waist.
4. Upper Garments:
- Camisa (Tapis, Baro): A type of shirt or loose blouse was sometimes worn by both men and women. It could be plain or elaborately embroidered.
- Jackets and Vests: Some groups, particularly in cooler climates, wore short jackets or vests for added warmth.
5. Head Coverings:
- Turbans and Headbands: Women often wore turbans made of cloth wrapped around the head to cover their hair partially. Men sometimes used headbands.
- Hats and Caps: Different forms of hats and caps, made of various materials like rattan or bamboo, were used for protection from the sun.
6. Accessories:
- Jewelry and Ornaments: Both men and women adorned themselves with jewelry like earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and anklets, usually made from gold, silver, beads, shells, and other natural materials.
- Body Paint and Tattoos: Various ethnic groups practiced body art, including painting their bodies with intricate designs or getting tattoos that held cultural and social significance.
In addition to clothing, pre-Spanish Filipino had a strong appreciation for personal adornments, with accessories such as armlets, bracelets, anklets as well as tattoos.
It is important to note that these are just general descriptions and variations existed among different ethnic groups across the Philippine archipelago during the pre-Spanish era.