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Piña (Tagalog pronunciation: pi-NYAH) is a traditional Philippine fiber made from the leaves of the pineapple plant. Pineapples are indigenous to South America but have been widely cultivated in the Philippines since the 17th century, and used for weaving lustrous lace-like luxury textiles known as nipis fabric.
Originating in Luzon, this clothing is made of pineapple fiber and is translucent, and an undershirt has to be worn together with dark pants. The "coat" or "suit", locally known as the "Amerikana" or Americana (literally "American") was a type of clothing introduced to the Philippines by the Americans. Worn with a tie, it is used for formal ...
Piñatex is created by felting the long fibres from pineapple leaves together to create a non-woven substrate, with the addition of PLA (polylactic acid), a vegetable-based plastic material derived from cornstarch, resulting in a base material of 80% pineapple leaf fibre and 20% PLA. [6] The material is then coated with a petroleum-based resin.
LONDON — Chris Smalling, who plays for Italy’s Series A Roma team, and who is also a vegan and healthy lifestyle advocate, is using his influence to let more people know about Piñatex, the ...
Late 19th century barong tagalog made from piña with both pechera ("shirt front") and sabog ("scattered") embroidery, from the Honolulu Museum of Art. The barong tagalog, more commonly known simply as barong (and occasionally baro), is an embroidered long-sleeved formal shirt for men and a national dress of the Philippines.
The fiber-rich grain freezes very well, so cook up a batch to stash away for salads, bowls and more. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying breakfast. Sprinkle ...
The camisa is a collarless blouse whose hem is at the waist and is made from flimsy, translucent fabrics such as pineapple fiber and jusi. The sleeves of the camisa are similar to the so-called "angel wings", or shaped like bells. The correct term for the sleeves of the camisa during the mid to late 1800s is a "pagoda" – derived from early ...
Cardi B shows her new food mix: pineapple and blue sour powder. Related: Cardi B Reveals She Spends 'About $3 Million' a Month and Was Recently Offered a $65 Million Tour Contract