Kalayaan Barong Tote

Kalayaan means Liberation. In honour and manifestation of the liberation of our people, and our collective freedom from oppression.

Product Features

• A barong is a traditional Filipino formal shirt. Our barong tote is crafted from a mix of Jusilyn fabric—a blend of silk and polyester—and piña (pineapple) fibers.
• The print, designed by Pinay Collection founder Jovie Galit, is fully embroidered onto the fabric by our partner artisan in Laguna, Philippines, who also sources, sews and dyes the bags.
• Totes are double-lined ensuring it's not sheer and can protect your items.
• The tote measures 10 x 15 inches.

Proceeds

15% of each tote sale supports movements advancing the rights and justice for Pinay political prisoners in Mandaluyong, farmers and peasant communities in Batangas, and the LGBTQIA+ liberation movement in the Philippines. All in support of our community partners in the Philippines, GABRIELA/Free Our Sisters, Free Ourselves, Bahaghari, and Sugarfolks Unity for Genuine Agrarian Reform.

Care instructions: 

• Please do not put in the washer or soak in water.
• To clean, lightly rub the soiled area with small amount of water and detergent. Do not scrub harshly. Use cotton buds or any light cleaning material as tool.
• Do not iron. Steam at low.
• Tip: To protect your barong, consider using a professional dry cleaner if needed.