Shiena Sayasa

Shiena Sayasa

Culture Advocate at Barong World

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About Shiena Sayasa

Shiena Sayasa is the Culture Advocate at Barong World, and she writes the posts on our blog. Her job is to help you understand what you are buying and why it matters, before you ever pick a size.

She writes about Filipino weddings, debuts and fiestas, and the clothes people wear to them. She also writes the practical guides our customers ask for, like how a barong tagalog should fit and how to pair a barong with a Filipiniana for a couple.

Many of our readers live outside the Philippines, or are going to their first Filipino wedding. Shiena writes with them in mind. She explains each Filipino word and custom in plain English, so you can join in with confidence.

What Shiena writes about

  • Fashion

    How to wear a barong tagalog or a Filipiniana dress for each occasion, from wedding guest to ninang.

  • Design

    The details that change the look, such as collar style, hand embroidery and fabrics like organza, jusi and piña.

  • Ecommerce

    Buying national costume online from abroad: measuring at home, choosing a size and knowing what to expect from shipping.

Recent articles by Shiena

You can read every post on the Barong World blog and in our culture and traditions blog.

Have a question about one of Shiena's articles, or an idea for a new one? Email us at mabuhay@barongworld.com or use our contact page.