Mattel features Pinay Barbie in glamor collection

Pinay beauty is again showcased on the international stage, this time as a glamor Barbie doll.

Designed by Carlyle Nuera, Mutya Barbie will be sold a limited edition doll - only 4,400 of them will be made, BarbieCollector.com said.

"She wears a long gown under a sheer overdress printed with a tribal motif and a sun icon from the Philippine flag. Further embellished with an embroidered floral design of the Philippines’ national flower, the sampaguita, the overdress is a lovely tribute. Accessories include golden-tone earrings, necklace, bracelet and a golden lace fabric fan," read the description on the site.

The doll, considered "Gold Label," was released Feb. 2.

BarbieCollector.com described Mutya Barbie as a "ModelMuse" type, with Tropic Tan skin tone, and Kira facial sculpt.

She includes shoes, earrings, a necklace with pendant and medallion, bracelet, fan, and a doll stand.

Those interested to order can order only up to five dolls.

Culture, fashion inspiration

A report on NBC News said Nuera found inspiration for Mutya Barbie in Filipino culture and fashion.

"He chose the Kira sculpt for the face, which is a favorite of Barbie collectors that has not been used for almost fifteen years. The doll was then dressed in an organza terno with the classic big butterfly sleeves," it said.

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Nuera said the print on the organza terno is a nod to the textiles of tribes in the Philippines as well as the sun icon from the flag.                                                               

He added the embroidery on the hem is inspired by the sampaguita, the Philippine national flower.

Details of Mutya Barbie's jewelry refer to tambourine jewelry, he added.

Not first pinay barbie

But NBC News said Mutya Barbie is not Mattel's first Filipina Barbie - that distinction belongs to Philippines Barbie, which was part of the "Dolls of the World" series in 2012.

At the time, Mattel partnered with Richwell Trading Co. to produce Barbie dolls in traditional costumes for Philippine buyers. — Joel Locsin/LBG/TJD, GMA News