A dancer in traditional Maranao costume with a pair of apir

Apir, also spelled aper, are traditional folding women's hand-held fans of the Maranao people of the Philippines. They are a part of the traditional dress of Maranao women. Royal bai (ladies) carry an apir in their right hand during ceremonies. A pair of apir fans are also commonly featured in Maranao traditional dances, including singkil and pagapir.[1][2]

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  1. ↑ Hadji Abdul Racman, Sohayle M. (2019). The Festivities and the Material Culture Employed by the Maranaos During the Crowning Ceremonies of the RoyaltiesThe Festivities and the Material Culture Employed by the Maranaos During the Crowning Ceremonies of the Royalties. University of Brunei Darussalam.
  2. ↑ "Muslim Mindanao". SEASite. Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Northern Illinois University. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
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