Six 19th-Century Filipino Outfits by Damian Domingo's Tipos del pais

Summary

This video explores 19th-century Filipino outfits, detailing how clothing varied with social status and occupation. Damien Dominguez, a popular artist of the era, depicted these in his 'Tupu's del Pais' watercolor paintings. The video showcases various attires, from the striped trousers of a mestizo estudiante to the simple yet elegant dress of a Visayan lady, all reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines during the colonial period.

Takeaways

• 🎨 The video discusses 19th-century Filipino outfits and their relation to social status, focusing on the artistic style of 'Tupu's del Pais'.
• 👗 'Tupu's del Pais' is a watercolor painting style that depicts various Filipino inhabitants in their traditional costumes, indicating their social status and occupation.
• 👨‍🎨 Damien Dominguez was a popular artist known for his work in the 'Tupu's del Pais' style, capturing the essence of Filipino attire during the colonial period.
• 👖 The 'Mistizo Estudiante de Manila' wore striped trousers and 'chanels', which were a type of slipper, reflecting the elegance of their attire.
• 💧 A 'working man' portrayal by Dominguez shows a water seller with a more practical and comfortable outfit, including a 'tapayan' or earthenware jar.
• 🎩 The 'Indio de Manila' is depicted wearing a European top hat, a 'barong' (a type of shirt), and 'sayasaya' trousers, signifying a blend of cultures in attire.
• 👩‍💼 'Una Mestesa Mercaderia de Manila' is portrayed as a businesswoman with a simpler yet practical costume, reflecting her status and lifestyle.
• 💃 'Una Mestiza de Manila Vistita di Gala' is shown in a more elaborate and decorative attire, including a ruffled 'barrel' and various accessories, indicating a formal event.
• 👗 'Una India Visayota Vistido di Gala' wears a simple yet formal dress with a 'pata john', a wraparound skirt, highlighting regional variations in Filipino attire.
• 👠 The video notes an inconsistency in the portrayal of footwear for the 'Una India Visayota', suggesting a possible oversight in the representation of formal attire.

Q & A

What is the significance of 'Tupu's del Pais' in the context of 19th-century Filipino culture?

Tupu's del Pais, literally meaning 'types of the country', is a style of watercolor painting that depicts different types of inhabitants in the Philippines in their native costumes, reflecting their social status and occupation during colonial times.

Who was Damien Dominguez and why was he popular during the 19th century?

Damien Dominguez was a popular artist known for his work in the Tupu's del Pais style. His paintings captured the different types of inhabitants in the Philippines, showcasing their social status and occupation through their attire.

What does the attire of a 'Mistizo Estudiante de Manila' during the 1820s to 1830s typically consist of?

The attire of a 'Mistizo Estudiante de Manila' typically includes striped trousers, a transparent juicy or tuck and burrows, and chanel's masculine or corkus shoes, which were more suited for evening galas or formal parties.

How does the clothing of a working man, depicted as a water seller, differ from formal wear in Manila?

The working man's attire, as a water seller, is characterized by a shorter and looser barrel with a lower neckline and comfortable sleeves, made from a material suitable for his occupation, as opposed to the formal wear seen in 'uninjured' Manila.

What is unique about the hat worn by the 'Indio de Manila' in the painting?

The 'Indio de Manila' is depicted wearing a European felt or slip top hat at a jaunty angle, which adds a distinctive touch to his attire.

How does the clothing of a 'Mestesa Mercaderia de Manila' reflect her status as a businesswoman?

The 'Mestesa Mercaderia de Manila' is portrayed wearing a simpler yet practical costume, including a barrel saya, panuelo, earrings, chanellas, and a medallion, which reflects her businesswoman status while being suitable for her lifestyle.

What are the key elements of the gala attire worn by 'Una Mestiza de Manila'?

The gala attire of 'Una Mestiza de Manila' includes a long-sleeved barrel with ruffled cuffs, a silk or lace panuelo, a striped saya, an overskirt, and various accessories such as a panetta, ornamental comb, hoop earrings, a silk handkerchief, a pearl or beaded necklace, and embroidered chanellas.

What is the significance of the 'Una India Visayota' attire in the context of the video?

The 'Una India Visayota' is shown wearing a simple, square-neck, long-sleeved colorless barrel dress with a folded cups and an ankle-length patterned patel john, which is a wraparound skirt similar to a sarong, popular in the Visayas region.

Why might the lack of footwear in the 'Una India Visayota' portrayal be considered unusual?

It is unusual for the 'Una India Visayota' to not wear any footwear in her formal dress as it contrasts with the formal attire typically paired with appropriate shoes or slippers.

What can we learn about the social status and occupation of Filipinos from the clothing depicted in Damien Dominguez's paintings?

Damien Dominguez's paintings provide insights into the social status and occupation of Filipinos by illustrating the distinct clothing and accessories associated with different roles and classes during the 19th century.