Arts and Crafts of Mindanao Flashcards
an ethnolinguistic group that inhabits some parts of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, and Davao del Sur.
b’laan
B’laan meaning
Bila- house
an- people
They are known for embroidery, brass ornament and beadwork that are integrated in their traditional clothing.
b’laan
it is a process of dyeing fabric from B’laan, Bagobos and T’bolis where the yarns are tightly wrapped with string and dyed before weaving.
Ikat
ikats 3 main color
✓ Shades of black or brown
✓ Red or darker shades of orange
✓ Ecru (color of undyed abaca)
group of people that live in Davao
Bagobo
meaing of bagobo
“Bago” means new, and “obo” means growth
an animist ethnic group inhabiting highland areas in southwestern Mindanao.
t’boli
is woven from deep brown abaca treated in the ikat process to obtain intricate design. Only women are allowed to weave this fabric.
T’nalak
famous T’boli dreamer weaver who received the National Living Treasures- Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) award by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA) in 1998.
Lang Dulay
The word Maranao means
“People of the Lake”.
is a traditional Filipino tube skirt that is made of hand-woven or machine-made multicolored cotton cloth. It can be used in different ways.
Malong
the home to the Yakans.
Basilan
It is a legendary bird of the Maranao
Sarimanok
meaning of sarimanok
It comes from the words “sari” which means cloth and “manok” which means chicken. A symbol of good fortune.
It refers to traditional and unique carving.
okir
meaning okir
Its name originated from old Malayan word which means carve or “ukit”.
- A distinct form of visual arts of the Yakans is the facial make up applied on brides and grooms.
Wedding Attire from Yakan
FACE MAKE-UP and BODY ORNAMENTS
It is the ancestral house of the upper- class Maranao. It is the dwelling place of the datu along with his wives and children.
torogan
The Bajao, also known as Sama-Bajau, are the “Sea Gypsies” or nomads of the Sulu Sea. Their main source of livelihood is fishing and hunting, thus, most of them live in boat houses or houses on stilts around the Sulu archipelago.
badjao houses
The largest mosque in the Philippines, named after Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid or also known as the Grand Mosque, sitting near the idle banks of Tamontaka River was founded by the Philippine Government.
- GRAND MOSQUE OF COTABATO
