This is a 'bayong' which was mostly used in the early days in the Philippines when plastic bags were not commonly used yet.
The 'bayong' is a handwoven bag made from palm, pandan or sea grass leaves. The leaves are then dried and cut into strips before it gets woven into a bag.
The 'bayong' is very durable and will last a long time. I even remember that my lola (grandmother) used to carry a bayong. As you can see on the illustration, it was mainly used for buying items from the market like meat, fruits and vegetables.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Reusable bag in the Philippines
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this bayong bags are pieces of transformed elegant bags now in the market, locallly and globally...
Wow.. i love that! I can even use this for fashion purposes hehehe. It's truly a Filipino classic!
I remember those days...
well it's just too bulky, but this will really really help mother earth...
My name is Indra Putu Achyar.
I can add you a link on my blog, can or not?
One more point for the "bayong". It more useful than the "pera o bayong" theme we get these days.
If you do bring it to the market, tell "manang" or "manong" she/he need not put what you have just bought into a plastic bag becuse you've got your trusty "bayong" with you. :)
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