ARTS AND CRAFTS

From Visayas and MIMARO

RAFAEL S. FERNANDEZ

Sir DAN LAZARUS

Handicraft Bags from Bohol

Siquijors Healing Oil
Glimpse another side of the Filipinos as
its artistry comes into showcase through
its

beautifully

Each

product

handcrafted
encapsulates

products.
the

local

culture and traditions weaved together by the artist pouring its heart and soul in every
creation. Explore the different local products of each province whether from shoemaking, to
basket weaving, guitar-making, delicacy cooking or furniture making. Whether big or small,
bring something from the Philippines back home with you.

Patadyong
The patadyong is a pre-Spanish clothing item or loose skirt
worn by Filipino women particularly in the lowland regions of
the Visayas. In terms of function, it is similar to the sarong or
malong used in Mindanao in southern Philippinesand
Indonesia. But instead of the batik patterns, the patadyong has
a checkered, colorful design or patterns.

Capiz Shells

Capiz shells components is one of

our

main

make

natural

Fashion

material

Jewelry,

to

Capiz

shells Fashion Accessories, Capiz

shells Gift Items, Novelty, Capiz
shells

Pendant,

Capiz

shells

Necklaces, Capiz shells Jewelry

Box, Capiz shells Picture Frame, Capiz shells Chips Strands,
Capiz shells Loose Chips, Raw Capiz Seashells

Arts and Crafts in MIMAROPA

Pottery
Pottery is generally considered to be containers made
from clay. "Pot" is a term used for any number of
container forms. Both words derive from the Old
Englishpotian, "to push". When we consider how the
potter pushes as they throw the clayon the wheel, it is
easy to see how the process got its name. The term
"pottery" may also be used as an adjective with some
objects, such as small figurines

Basket Weaving
Basket weaving, basketry, or basket making is the process of weaving pliable materials into
a basket or other similar form. People and artists who weave baskets are called basket
makers and basket weavers.

Marble

Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms when limestone is subjected to the heat and
pressure of metamorphism. It is composed primarily of the mineral calcite (CaCO3) and
usually contains other minerals such as: clay minerals, micas, quartz,pyrite, iron oxides
and graphite. Under the conditions of metamorphism the calcite in the limestone
recrystallizes to form a rock that is a mass of interlocking calcite crystals. A related rock,
dolomitic marble, is produced when dolostone is =

ARTS AND CRAFTS IN MIMAROPA

In PALAWAN

felled, the
be cut
trunk, the
stripped off
the inner
layer would

The traditional
costumes of the Tagbanua were fashioned
from the bark of trees, particularly the
salugin. The preparation of this bark was
unique.
After being
tree would
around the
outer bark
to expose
layer. This
be beaten

with a wooden mallet, until it was soft and pliant enough to hang
loose from the bole. This was then washed in the river and dried out
under the sun. No dye was applied to it, and no decorations either.
The Tagbanua have always depended on this inner tree bark
because back-loom weaving is unknown to them, as with all Palawan
groups. In the past, menfolk wore simple loincloths (G-strings),
supported by a woven rattan waistband called ambalad, while the
women wore only brief wraparound skirts made from bark.
The Tagbanua later came to adopt some articles of Muslim clothing.
At present, while many Tagbanua still wear their traditional apparel,
Western-type clothing has found its way among the people.

In MINDORO While it does not have the colorful tribes of

Africa nor the modern bustling metropolitan allure of Singapore, the
Philippines, in particular Puerto Galera, has tropical forests at their
most natural, an indigenous tribal culture at its best along with
modern beaches and resorts and it is visited with great enthusiasm
by local and foreign tourists alike.

In MANGYAN in addition to some great beaches and superb coastal

cuisine, Puerto Galeras other interesting attractions include a day trip to the
Mangyan Village. The IrayaMangyan Village is located at the foot of Mt. Malasimbo
in Barangay Talipanan about 9 kilometers from the town center.
This village was founded by philanthropist Jaime Zobel de Ayala and his wife Donya
Bea in the 90s, and today it provides shelter and sustenance to many Iraya-Mangyan
families who have been re-settled here (Mangyan is a collective name for the native
people of Mindoro, the 7th largest island in the Philippines).