Local Materials in Contemporary Art

Question 1

are resources readily available in a specific location at a certain
time.

Answer 1

Local materials

Question 2

These materials can be used to create finished products and may vary in
availability from one area to another.

Answer 2

Local materials

Question 3

examples of local materials

Answer 3

Abaca, Bakbak, Bamboo, Buntal, Buri, Coir, Nito, Pandan, Raffia, Rattan, Tikog

Question 4

Belongs to the banana family and has fibers with natural luster in various colors.

Answer 4

Abaca

Question 5

Widely supplied in Eastern Visayas and used to create products like slippers,
ropes, hammocks, and chairs.

Answer 5

Abaca

Question 6

Used in constructions, textiles, musical instruments, and weapons.

Answer 6

Bamboo

Question 7

Kubing, Bungkaka, and Gabbang.

Answer 7

Bamboo

Question 8

Cylindrical fibers with durable and pliable qualities, mainly produced in Bohol.

Answer 8

Buntal

Question 9

bags, shoes, picture frames, and lampshades

Answer 9

Buntal

Question 10

Extracted from matured leaves of the buri palm, known for its durability and
moisture resistance.

Answer 10

Buri

Question 11

hats, bags, baskets, and perfume trays.

Answer 11

Buri

Question 12

Fibrous material from the coconut tree used in making carpets, wall coverings,
and doormats.

Answer 12

Coir

Question 13

A plant from the fern family abundant in Mindanao, used to create bags, trays,
and decorative jars.

Answer 13

Nito

Question 14

Tropical plant processed into splints for making bags, hats, and picture frames.

Answer 14

Pandan

Question 15

Fiber extracted from unopened buri leaf and woven into fabrics or used as wall
coverings.

Answer 15

Raffia

Question 16

hats, shoes, slippers, and bags.

Answer 16

Raffia

Question 17

Belongs to the palm family and used to make baskets, furniture, and wall
coverings.

Answer 17

Rattan

Question 18

A native reed plant used for mat weaving, resulting in products like bags,
hampers, and wall decors.

Answer 18

Tikog