Group 6 Flashcards
The name of Paete is derived from the Tagalog
word _______, which means chisel.
paet
The town was referred to as ________
by the American Maryknoll Missioners when they came to the town in the late 1950s
“Piety”
In 1887, Jose Rizal described Paete
as a town where _________ were issuing
images” even those more rudely carved”
“carpenter shops”
Before the Spaniards came, Paete was said to be a village under Gat Lakampawid, a relative to
Gatmaitim, Gat Silayan, Gat Pakil, the rules of old
town of Pakil.
Pre-Spanish Era:
In 1580, Paete was established as a pueblo by the
Frias. Juan de Plasencia at the time, Paete was
annexed to the Convent of Lumban.
Spanish Colonial Era:
In 1899, _________ forces launched the Laguna
campaign to subjugate the whole province and
squelch insurrection.
American Colonial Era:
In 1942, __________ troops occupied Paete, Local
recognized guerrillas and ongoing troops under the
Philippine Commonwealth Army units were sieges
World War II & Japanese Occupation:
Famous Bamboo Craft in the Philippines
Bamboo Furniture: Bamboo chair
Bamboo Weaving Product - Bayong
Bamboo Musical Instruments – Angklung
Bamboo housing - Bahay Kubo
Bamboo Kitchenware – Bamboo Straw
are common in Filipino homes, particularly
in rural areas. In order to create strong seating,
these chairs are created by talented artisans who meticulously cut, treat, and assemble bamboo
poles.
bamboo chairs
A traditional handwoven basket fashioned from
bamboo strips, the _______ is frequently used to
transport things in homes and marketplaces.
bayong
The _______ is a traditional bamboo instrument
that is played by shaking many bamboo tubes that
are fastened to a frame.
angklung
A traditional Filipino home built to withstand the
country’s tropical heat, the ________ is mainly
composed of bamboo, wood, and nipa palm
Bahay Kubo
An eco-friendly substitute for plastic straws,
_________ provide a reusable and
biodegradable way to cut down on waste.
bamboo straws
BENEFITS OF BAMBOO CRAFT & TECHNOLOGY
Eco-Friendly
Durability
Economic Impact
Cultural preservation
- Bamboo grows quickly and is
renewable
Eco-Friendly
- Strong and resilient, suitable for heavy
use.
Durability
- supports local artisans and
industries
Economic Impact
- keeps traditional
cra
Cultural preservation
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Scalability
Standardization
Market demand
- large scale bamboo production
and processing can be challenging
Scalability
- standardizing bamboo
products and quality control can be
difficult.
Standardization
- creating ________
for bamboo products can be a challenge
Market demand
: bamboo bicycles, furniture
China
: bamboo weaving, baskets
Japan
: bamboo jewelry, decorative items
Thailand
: bamboo masks, textiles
India
: bamboo sculpture, furniture
Vietnam
: bamboo composite materials
USA
: bamboo energy production
Brazil
: bamboo building production
Australia
: bamboo-based automotive materials
Germany
: bamboo biofuels
Canada
BAMBOO PRESERVATION
Clump-Curing
Smoking and Heating
Water Leaching
Fermentation
- Cut the base of the culm, place it on a stone,
and leave it standing in the clump with
branches and leaves intact.
Clump-Curing
- The process is called “bamboo smoking”
and it is typically done by creating a fire
using charcoal or wood and placing the
bamboo over the smoke.
Smoking and Heating
- This process is often called
“__________” and is most effective when
done with fresh bamboo immediately
Water Leaching
bamboo involves burying the
bamboo in mud and tree leaves for several
months.
Fermentation
bamboo involves burying the
bamboo in mud and tree leaves for several
months.
Fermentation
