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 The Philippines is home to a rich and
diverse tradition of indigenous arts and
crafts, reflecting the country’s cultural
heritage and the creativity of its many
ethnic group. These traditional arts serve
as a means of storytelling, identity and
preservation of history, often passed
down through generations.
 POTTERY

BAMBOO & RATTAN

WEAVING
WEAVING
METAL WORK WOODCARVING
AND JEWELRY

TATTOOING
BEADWORK &
BODY ORNAMENTATION
SHELL CRAFT
MARITIME
TRANSPORTATION

INDIGENOUS
ARTS &
FOLK ARCHITECTURE PERFORMING ARTS
CRAFTS
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Weaving is the craft of
lacing fibers together to E
make fabric or cloth. It is
one of the oldest A
techniques for fabric
production and is V
commonly used to create
clothing, blankets, mats, I
and decorative textiles.
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Types of Weaving: Inabel Products:
1. INABEL OR ABEL
(Ilocos)
- a traditional handwoven
fabric that carries the
soul of the Ilocanos.
- “abel” means “weave”,
while “Inabel” refers to
anything woven
- Patterns are inspired by
life.
Forms of Inabel:
a. Inabel: The Heart b. Kundiman: The c. Pinilian: The
of Ilocano Weaving Melodic Weave Story of the
Earth
Weaving in Cordillera Region is a centuries-old
tradition practiced by various indigenous groups,
each with its own distinct patterns, techniques
and meanings. Each designs reflects on cultural
beliefs, social status and nature.
2.1. INABOL WEAVING
(Ifugao)
- The “inabol”, refers to
the traditional handwoven
textiles produced by the skilled
weavers of the Ifugao
community. These textiles hold
deep cultural significance and
are renowned for their intricate
designs, vibrant colors, and
superior craftsmanship.
 Three Variations of “tolge”:
a. GAMMIT
-the most ornate of all the Ifugao
skirts having all the symbolisms
used in other traditional
Lagawe
textiles.used by the highest
levels of nobility, known as the
kadangyan, for both funerals and
rituals.
Asipulo

Kiangan
Hingyon
Tolgè (part3: the Gammit) – Ifugao Nation
b. BINAYYAUNG
-being worn exclusively for the
upper class and mumbaki/s who are
performing the rituals.

-Banaue and
Hapao -
pinuttu or pfinuttaw skirt
s of the Ayangan
Tolgè (part2: Ińgalgaletget, Pfinuttaw, & Binayyàung
) – Ifugao Nation
c. GINALLIT
- these are usually worn by the
“NAWOTWOT” or the poor.
- the true Ifugao skirt in the Kiangan
sense that its use is most
widespread in all of Ifugao.
Depending on the linguistic
area, it is also known as
pfinalet, binnalit, or
“in threes” in the Kiyyangan Mayoyao
culture area.
- The typical ginallit is a series
of parallel black (or dark
blue) and white stripes.
Tolgè, the Ifugao wraparound skirt (part1: Ginallit
Banaue
) – Ifugao Nation
Patterns
&
symbols
in most of
the
weaved
clothes:
 Ibaloi
2.2. BENGUET Weaving (Ikat weaving)
- is the homeland of three tribes: Ibaloi,
Kalanguya & Kankanaey in the east.
- uses Ikat technique
3 variations of blanket:
2. PINAGPAGAN
1. ALAHDANG
the second highest status blanket 3. BAYAONG
This is the
usually used by the Kankana-eys the basic common
highest kind of
and the lbalois. It is a blanket blanket used by a
ethnic blanket
used only by a rich person who person or any status.
that the
has performed the highest level of This is used as an
richest among
cafiao called "peshet". ordinary blanket for
the rich
the living people
families used.
since
It is the cheapest and
only availabledesign
2.3. KALINGA Weaving
- Kalinga people are great
weavers. Their cloth &
basketry are among the
finest products in the region.
- Known for their vibrant and
intricate textiles

Kalinga traditional
garments include
the ka-in
wraparound skirt for
women and the be-
e g-string for men
2.4. Mt. PROVINCE
Weaving
(Ga’dang/ Bontoc 2.5. ABRA Weaving (Inabel)
Weaving) - practiced by Itneg (Tingguian)
- Practiced by Ga’dang, Bontok and Ilocano weavers
and Kankanaey people known for Binakol (illusion
using backstrap loom technique pattern), Kantarines (striped
designs) and Pinilian(brocade
weave.
2.6. BAKWAT WEAVING
(Gaddang, Nueva Vizcaya)
- a belt used by mothers after giving birth.
- Designed with white beads as accents
and patterns of rivers and mountains
with beadworks on a certain portion of
cloth.
- Made by the Gaddang weavers in Nueva
Vizcaya
3. HABLON WEAVING Products:
(Ilo Ilo & Negros
vizayas)
- Traditional hand
woven fabric from the
Vizayas Region.
- From Hiligaynon word
“habol” means “to
weave”
- The fabrics are made
from natural fibers
like cotton, pineapple,
abaca and silk.
Design & symbols:

STRIPES GEOMETRIC &

ZIGZAG

CHECKERED

FLORAL & DIAMOND &

NATURE-INSPIRED TRIANGULAR MOTIFS
 Patterns & symbols:
4. INAUL WEAVING
Binaludto
(Maguindanao, Mindanao)
- Inaul means “woven”
- handwoven textile from
Binaludan
Maguindanao, Mindanao
- the traditional fabric is an Pako Rabong

important symbol of royalty,

culture and identity among
the Maguindanaon people.

Matampuhay

Talipatay
5. YAKAN WEAVING Pattern &
(Basilan, Mindanao) symbols:
- vibrant, geometric-patterned
textiles from Basilan.
- products are clothes, shoes, hats, Kenna kenna
curtains, seat covers, bed sheets, Peneh Pusat
denim, towels, drapes, braided
hose cable, rugs, baskets and
many other useful and decorative
items.
Daun
Bunga Sama Pisang

Kabban Budi
6. T’NALAK WEAVING Designs:
(T’boli, Mindanao)
- Sacred fabric and is deeply
connected to the T’boli
culture, beliefs and spiritualy.
- Handwoven textile of the T’boli BANKIRING
people from South Cotabato,
Mindanao

KABANGI
BULINGLANGIT
7. PINA WEAVING (Aklan, Vizayas)
- a handwoven Philippine textile produced
mostly by the Aklanon in the province of
Aklan
- Use fibers extracted from the leaves of Pina
(pineapple plant)
pattern & symbols: BARONG TAGALOG
EMBROIDERY
Geometric (Batangas)

Floral Motifs

Sun & star

Nature-inspired

Diamond &
Triangular