Baguio Philippines Igorot Women Traditional Dress Real Photo Postcard

The Igorot are an umbrella term for several indigenous ethnolinguistic groups inhabiting the Cordillera Central mountain range of Luzon, Philippines, known for their distinct cultures, languages, and traditional attire, often featuring intricate woven textiles. Baguio, located within their ancestral domain, was developed by the American colonial administration in the early 20th century as a hill station and summer capital, leading to increased interaction and visibility of the local Igorot communities.