Sandaang Damit by Marina Cruz [English/Filipino, Hardcover]

A Hundred Dresses. A Hundred Memories.

Discover a powerful blend of art, memory, and heritage in Sandaang Damit, a bilingual (English and Filipino) hardcover book by acclaimed Filipino artist Marina Cruz. This visually rich and emotionally resonant volume captures the intimate history of Cruz’s family through a hundred preserved garments once worn by her mother and aunt—identical twins raised in a rural Philippine province.

Through interviews, photographs, and meticulous documentation, Cruz transforms clothing into storytelling, each dress revealing a unique narrative of Filipino womanhood, motherhood, and cultural identity. This deeply personal project is also a broader reflection on the material culture of the Philippines, where fabric becomes a vessel for memory and meaning.

Beautifully published by Istorya Studios, Inc. and imported to North America by Hot Tropiks, Sandaang Damit is a must-have for collectors of Filipino art books, students of Southeast Asian studies, and anyone drawn to stories woven into cloth.

Perfect for fans of:

• Filipino contemporary art and artists

• Personal and cultural histories

• Bilingual books (English-Filipino)

• Textile art and fashion storytelling

Key Features:

• Bilingual text in English and Filipino

• Full-color hardcover edition

• Archival photographs and interviews

• Published by Istorya Studios

• Imported exclusively by Hot Tropiks

Celebrate the beauty of memory stitched into every thread—Sandaang Damit is more than a book; it's a legacy in print.