"Modern Bayong: The World of Filipino Leaf Bags"
From the old use to modern. What's not to love about having an old-use bag with a modern twist? Before plastic bags and so-called eco-bags became popular, bayong was used as a shopping bag in the past. It is now used for more than just shopping; it is also a part of fashion culture. This is an ancient culture given a contemporary spin. These days, a bayong comes in a variety of styles. Modern Filipinas have always loved a modern take on culture because of their inventiveness, passion for crafts, and love of culture. WHAT IS BAYONG? Bayong is a term that refers to "a coarse sack of woven strips of pandanus or palm leaves used especially. in the Philippines". Traditional bayongs are made from "buri" leaves in the Visayas and "pandan" leaves in Luzon. This is the photo of an Old Bayong Bag THE MODERN TWIST Bayong makers are now injecting some modern design twists into the Bayong that are more stylish and classy. Nowadays, old school has been slowly co