The Newark Museum of Art celebrates Filipino heritage by highlighting works from its collection. 🇵🇭 This water-resistant cape and skirt, once worn with the salakot (Filipino hat), beautifully represent the country's ecological conditions. Crafted from organic materials, these pieces utilize the Philippines' natural resources, offering perfect protection during the rainy season. Discover this stunning raincoat in 'Worlds in Collision: Selections from the Asian Pacific Collection,' complementing Carlos Villa's 2022 solo exhibition inspired by indigenous Filipino arts. The capes he created in the 1980s mirror the style of the coconut fiber raincoat. _ Unrecorded artist, Raincoat, early 20th century. Philippines. Coconut fiber. Purchase 1921 | 21.2056 #FilipinoHeritageMonth