A Filipino woven bag or basket, traditionally made from palm or pandan leaves, used for carrying and storing goods.
From Tagalog 'bayong,' possibly related to Malayan basket terminology. The word entered English through contact with Filipino merchants and traders in the Pacific region.
The bayong represents practical material culture—traditional bags that served their purpose so well for centuries that they're still in use in the Philippines and among Filipino diaspora communities, carrying tradition through everyday objects.
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