LESSON1

LESSON 1
- reffered to as “ The Land of Promise”, is the
second largest and southernmost island in the
Philippines archipelago.
 The Bilaan or B’laan is an ethnolinguistics group
that inhabit some parts of south cotabato,
north cotabato, and davao del sur.
 B’laan is a combination of two words, “BILA”
which means “House” and “AN” means “People”.
 They known for embroidery, brass ornaments
and beadwork that are integrated in their
traditional clothing.
 The B’laan wear clothes woven from abaca. The
women wear heavy brass bealts with numerous
tiny bells that hang around their waistline.
These produce pleasing chiming sounds when
they move.
 Theyalso cut mother-of-pearl into small
shapes that look like sequins called
TAKMUN to form geometric patterns.

 Ikatis a process of dyeing the fabric where

the yarns are tightly wrapped with strings
and dyed before weaving.

 Thetextiles usually contain three colors-

shades of BLACK OR BROWN, RED, and
ECRU (the color of the undyed abaca).

 Their
blankets are considered as an
important part of the bride’s dowry.
BAGOBO
 The Bagobos are a group of people that
live in Davao.
 “BAGO” means (new) and “OBO” means
(growth).
 This
is because they are believed to have
come from the mixture of the native
population with Hindu migrants that
entered Mindanao during the Sri Vijayan
and Majapahit empires.
 Theymake clothes from a special textile woven
from abaca fibers called T’nalak.

 T’nalakis woven from deep brown abaca

treated ikat process to obtain intricate
designs. Only the women are allowed to weave
this fabric.

 Themen wear t’nalak shorts, an undershirt,

and a t’nalak coat.

 Thebagani (Hero/warrior) wear blood-red

clothes and a head kerchief called
TANGKUKU.

 Thewomen wear wrap-around t’nalak skirts

and blouses.
T’BOLI
 The T’boli, who live in and around Lake Sebu,
south cotabato, are famous for their complicated
beadwork, wonderful woven fabrics, and beautiful
brass ornaments.

 Tradition wedding rituals involve the exchange of

this textile. During births, it is used as a cover.

 The weavers believe that their god and ancestors

visit them in their dreams to teach them the
designs and patterns that they have to weave.

 The most famous T’boli dream weaver is LANG

DULAY, who received the National Living
Treasures – GAWAD MANLILIKHA NG BAYAN
(gamaba) award by the national commission for
culture and arts (Nccaa) in 1998.
 Men are not allowed to touch the materials
used in the weaving process.
 The weaver is forbidden to mate with her
husband during the time that the cloth is
being woven. They believe that if they break
rules, the fiber will snap and the design will
be ruined.
 Maranao means “People of the Lake” referring to
people who occupy the lands surrounding Lake
Lanao.

 The maranaos are known for their Malong.

 Themalong is traditional Filipino tube skirt that is

made of hand-woven or machine made multi
colored cotton cloth, bearing a variety of
geometrical or floral designs.

 Itcan also be used as a hammock, a basket, a

sleeping bag, a bathrobe, and a baby carriage.
 Themalong is similar to the sarong worn by
peoples in Malaysia.

A newborn is wrapped in it and, as he or she

grows, it becomes a part of his/her life as
clothing and as material for everyday use.

 Whena person dies, he/she is once again

wrapped in malong.

 Malong is commonly used as sleepwear.

A traditional dance called “Kapa Malong

Malong or Sambisa Maalong, demonstrate the
various ways of wearing a malong and it’s uses.
Close all your notes! 
The most
famous
“BILA” T’boli
which dream
means weaver.
_____
and “AN”
means
______.
Activity 1
15 mins
 Maranao Kapa malong- C
malong H
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Bagobo’s T’nalak I
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Malong B’laan S

Lang Dulay Ikat

1. ____ a traditional dance which demonstrate the
various ways of wearing a malong and its uses.
2. ____ a group of people that live in Davao.
3. ____ when a person dies, he/she is once again
wrapped in.
4. ____ a process of dyeing the fabric where the yarns are
tightly wrapped with strings and dyed before weaving.
5. ____ is an ethnolinguistics group that inhabit some
parts of south cotabato, north cotabato, and davao del
sur.
6. ____ means “People of the Lake”.
7. ____ the most famous T’boli dream weaver, who
received the National Living Treasures.
8. ____ a clothes from a special textile woven from abaca
fibers.
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Instruction: S
S
1. Create a textile pattern that represents I
an image from your dream that imitate the
T’nalak design. G
N
2. Draw this on a piece of Oslo paper (or M
fabric) using coloring materials of red,
white and black. E
N
3. Discuss your artwork on a piece of bond T
paper.
 “BILA” which means _____
and “AN” means ______.

 Is woven from deep brown abaca

treated ikat process to obtain
intricate designs.

 The most famous T’boli

dream weaver.

 MARANAO means __________ .

And maranao are also known to their?
CRAFTS, ACCESSORIES, AND BODY ORNAMENTS
 Is a legendary bird of the Maranao.
 It comes from the words “san”
meaning cloth or garment and
“manok” for chicken.
 It is depicted as a fowl with colorful
wings and feathered tail, holding a
fish on its beak or talons.
 It is said to be a symbol of good
fortune.
 Refers to traditional and unique carving and
prominent to any design among the Moro
ethno-linguistic communities.
 The name come from an old Malayan word
which means carve or “ukit” in filipino.
 If referred to as okir in Maranao while okkil
in Maguindanao.
 A new pattern known as the okir motif has
evolved from the indian stylized bird-like
and naga themes and the islamic tradition
of using flowers, vines, and geometric
patterns as well as local artisan styles.
A distinct form of visual arts of the
yakan is the facial make-up applied
on brides and grooms.
 After applying a foundation of white
powder, dots and lines are painted
in various patterns on the faces,
creating three effect of formal and
elaborate masks which match the
ornate costumes of the couple.
Wedding attire:

Male
 Pis- hand-woven head cloth; worn as symbolic
protection from spears or knives.
 Kandit- 15-m belt or sash made of gilim (red
cloth)
 Shirts that are believed to be bulletproof with
Arabic script designs prepared by imams and
hadjis.
Female
 Short skirt over trouser
BOTH
 Saruk- hat worn to add elegance
 Crocodile tooth necklace

 Snake bone belts

 Maniktegiyas- beads bracelet

and necklace from dried fruits

 Triangular amulets (Anting-

anting)

 Maniksembulan- necklace and

bracelet made of bamboo
 Pegupaan- bamboo
container for
chewing betel nut

 Lutuan- a small
bronze box with
engravings carried at
the waist.
 Hilot-
a heavy brass belt worn by women
during festivals.

 Suwatlmimotis- a wooden comb with colored

glass beads hanging from it, worn toward
the back of the head.
 CLOSE ALL YOUR NOTES! 

WOODEN COMB?
HEAVY BRASS BELT
WORN BY WOMEN
DURING
FESTIVALS?

BAMBOO
CONTAINER?

HAT WORN TO ADD

ELEGANCE?

VISUAL ARTS OF THE YAKANS?

“SAN” MEANS? _______

 OKIR HILOT C
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SUWATLMIMOTIS SARIMANOK
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PIS PEGUPAAN E
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SARUK MANIKTEGIYAS
1.________ is a legendary bird of the Maranao said to
be a symbol of good fortune.
2.________ came from an old Malayan word which
means carve or “ukit” in filipino.
3. ________ serves as protection from spears and knives
during combat, and may be fastened around the
trouser.
4.________ is a bamboo container for all the
paraphernalia for chewing betel nut.
5. _______ a heavy brass belt commonly worn by T’boli
women during festivals.
6. _______ a wooden comb with seed beads hanging
from it, worn toward the back of the head.
7.________ a charmed necklace or bracelet made of
the fruits of a flower beaded together to protect them
from sickness.
 “PANOLONG”
4 MEMBERS EACH GROUP.
Bring the following materials:
 Clay
 Used illustration board
 Pencil
 Poster/Paint
 Cutter

“NO MATERIALS NO GRADES!”

 REVIEW!
WOODEN COMB?
HEAVY BRASS BELT
WORN BY WOMEN
DURING
FESTIVALS?

BAMBOO
CONTAINER?

HAT WORN TO ADD

ELEGANCE?

VISUAL ARTS OF THE YAKANS?

“SAN” MEANS? _______

A R C HI T E C HT UR E
 Torogan is the ancestral
house of the upper-class
Maranao. It is the
dwelling place of the
datu along with his wives
and children.

 The National Museum has

declared the Maranao
torogan, specifically the
kawayan torogan as one
of the National Treasures
through Museum
Declaratrion No. 4-2008.
 Panolong is a wing-like
ornament of a torogan
flaring out from the
beams.

 This okir carving usually

features the naga or
serpent, pakorabong or
stylized fern, as well as
floral and star-and-bud
motifs.
 The bajau, also known as
Sama-bajau, are the “Sea
Gypsies” or nomads of the
sulu sea.

 Their main source of

livelihood is fishing and
hunting, most of them live
in boat houses or houses on
stits.
 The largest mosque in
the philippines, the
Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Masjid or alson
known as the Grand
Mosque.

 The mosque occupies

5000 square meters of
a five hectare land.

 The four minarets

stand at a towering 43
meters high.
 The historical Fort Pilar,
also called Real Fuerza de
Nuestra Senora del Pilar de
Zaragoza, was founded in
1963 and still stands strong
until today.

 Itwas engineered by Fr.

Melchor de Vera, a Jesuit
priest. It was built to
protect the people from
pirates of the Sulu Sea.
 Themonastery is located
atop of hill of
Malaybalay, Bukidnon,
founded by Fr. Abbot
Eduardo Africa and run
by the benedictine
monks.

 Thepyramid like
structure was designed
by the National Artist for
Architechture, Leandro
Locsin.
 The church is located at
the town of Sagay,
Camiguin Island.
 The original church was
built in 1882 using coral
stones, but the old
infrastructures were too
weak.
 The unique things you
can find in the church
are the driftwood
chandeliers and altar.
 Torogan is the dwelling
place of the ____?
Who is the Along with his ____ and ______.
architecture of
Monastery of the
configuration? How many
square meter of
grand mosque
occupies?

Badjao main
source of
livelihood is?

The santo rosario church

was built 1882 using?

Fort pilar found in?

The fort pilar was built to?
4 members in each group. 30 minutes to create
you own PANOLONG.

 Clay
 Used illustration board
 Pencil
 Poster/Paint