Local Materials in Contemporary Art Flashcards
are resources readily available in a specific location at a certain
time.
Local materials
Belongs to the banana family and has fibers with natural luster in various colors.
Abaca
Used in constructions, textiles, musical instruments, and weapons.
Bamboo
materials that can be used to create finished products and may vary in availability from one area to another.
Local materials
Widely supplied in Eastern Visayas and used to create products like slippers, ropes, hammocks, and chairs.
Abaca
Products made from ———- include Kubing, Bungkaka, and Gabbang.
Bamboo
Cylindrical fibers with durable and pliable qualities, mainly produced in Bohol.
Buntal
Products made from ———- include bags, shoes, picture frames, and lampshades.
Buntal
Extracted from matured leaves of the ——– palm, known for its durability and moisture resistance.
Buri
Products made from this include hats, bags, baskets, and perfume trays.
Buri
Fibrous material from the coconut tree used in making carpets, wall coverings, and doormats.
Coir
A plant from the fern family abundant in Mindanao, used to create bags, trays, and decorative jars.
Nito
Tropical plant processed into splints for making bags, hats, and picture frames.
Pandan
Fiber extracted from unopened buri leaf and woven into fabrics or used as wall coverings.
Raffia
Products made from this plant include hats, shoes, slippers, and bags.
Raffia
