Typical Muslim Maranaw costumes (bottom-left photo).
The attire of Maranaw prince and princess.
“Maranaw” means ‘people of the lake’, referring to lands surrounding Lake Lanao.
Descending from Muslim Malays, the royal families within this tribe
are a mix of Arab, Malaysian and Chinese ancestry.
They are famous for their artwork, sophisticated weaving, wood and metal craft, and their epic literature.