The alampay is the finishing touch of the baro't saya and Maria Clara looks: the shawl draped over the shoulders, also called the panuelo or kandungga. Wear it the classic way over a Filipiniana blouse, or the modern way over an evening dress. Add a Maria Clara blouse, a floral brooch and a lace parasol, and you're ready for the wedding or the Filipiniana-themed party.
A statement necklace or earrings bring an alampay to life. Try the Sampaguita pendant or the Bayan Ko sun and stars necklace. Shop jewellery
The alampay is part of the baro't saya, the traditional Filipiniana ensemble: a camisa (blouse), a saya (skirt), a tapis (overskirt) and the panuelo, or alampay, over the shoulders. The Maria Clara look takes its name from the heroine of José Rizal's novel Noli Me Tángere. Today most people wear one or two pieces, like an alampay over a gown, for a modern take.
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The alampay is the shawl worn over the shoulders in the baro't saya and Maria Clara looks. It's also called the panuelo or kandungga. Traditionally it's folded over a Filipiniana blouse and pinned at the front.
They're different names for the same piece: the shoulder shawl of the baro't saya. You'll also hear it called the kandungga.
Drape it over your shoulders so the ends meet at the front, then cross them and pin with a brooch. For a modern look, wear it over an evening dress or a simple blouse and skirt.
A single statement necklace or pendant works best, since the alampay already frames the neckline. Gold or pearl pieces suit ivory and white alampays. A bold pendant stands out against the midnight black.
A Filipiniana blouse with an alampay and a long skirt gives the classic look. Or keep it modern with an alampay over an evening dress. Finish with a floral brooch and a lace parasol.
The baro't saya is the traditional Filipiniana ensemble: the camisa (blouse), saya (skirt), tapis (overskirt) and panuelo or alampay over the shoulders. The alampay is the piece most people wear today, over a blouse or an evening dress.
Our Maria Clara alampay is about US$60. You'll see prices in your local currency on each product.
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