Turn-of-the-century Filipina of Sulu

Missing Jobert
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"The Sulu women are fond of bright colours, the predominant ones being scarlet and green. Their nether bifurcated garment is very baggy, the bodice is extremely tight, and, with equally close-fitting sleeves, exhibits every contour of the bust and arms. They use also a strip of stuff sewn together at the ends called the _jábul_, which serves to protect the head from the sun-rays. The end of the _jábul_ would reach nearly down to the feet, but is usually held _retroussé_ under the arm." - John Foreman, 1898