CRISTINA, a half-open formal ladies’ barong in gray colored cocoon silk, is part of the Mayumi line, finished with 3/4 sleeves and a regular collar. Cocoon silk is reeled from the cocoon of the Bombyx mori silkworm, prized as both the strongest and, for its weight, the lightest natural textile fiber. This half-open construction is known as “pechera” (from the Spanish pecho, “chest”) — the oldest and most classic barong style, with embroidery concentrated along the chest opening. Tagged by the maker for formal occasions, graduation ceremonies.