Answer:
Since piña fabric is hand loomed by only a few weavers, it is very precious and scarce, which also makes it expensive. The piña fiber is used mainly for the Barong Tagalog, also for wedding dresses and other traditional Philippine formal dress. It is also used for table linens, mats, bags and other clothing items.
Piña, a fabric woven from fibers of the leaves of the Spanish Red Pineapple, was the quintessential item of luxury and elegance in 19th century Philippines and
the finest of all Philippine fabrics.
