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Jusi
Pronunciation: HOO-see
Origin: Silk fabric used for Filipino formal attire, often blended with piña for combined drape and lustre
A handwoven silk fabric used for barong Tagalog and ternos, often blended with piña for drape.
Jusi is a handwoven silk fabric used for Filipino formal attire. It has a softer drape than piña and a more affordable price point.
For weddings, jusi appears in barong Tagalog and terno gowns, especially as the base fabric for embroidery (calado, sombrado, callado). Pure jusi is silk; piña-jusi blends combine the structure of piña with the drape of silk.
When specifying barong fabric, the order from most to less premium is: piña, piña-jusi, jusi, jusi-cocoon, polyester. Jusi is the practical formal-wear standard; piña is the heirloom-tier choice.