The Baro't Saya is a traditional Filipino wear for women. With the influence of the Spanish colonization into the wear, it was later on branded as Maria Clara from the famous character in the novel Noli Me Tangere by national hero, Jose Rizal.
The triangular scarf draped at the back depicting femininity is called panuelo which comes from the Spanish word "pano." This is the original Spanish piece of the Maria Clara ensemble.
