Philippines traditional artifacts and cultural crafts

lapilipinas (66)in #traditional • 8 years ago

Unity and diversity in art and culture can be seen in the folk arts of Asia where the works of Filipino artists look like the work of folk artists in nearby Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and China.

Some tourist said,

"It is surprising that their work also look like the work of folk artists in Mexico, Nepal, Alaska and other distant lands."

The works of folk artist are alike everywhere in the world. Without seeing, speaking or knowing each other, folk artists make cloth, baskets, pots and mats that look alike.

Some folk arts in the world, you may compare and note similarities and differences in their art forms. This will give you a chance to explore indigenous motifs of some countries. The elegant motifs of ethnic arts and crafts will be given emphasis, recognition and appreciation.

According to National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) ,

"Cultural Identity is essential to every society. The art and culture of a people represent the sum total of a nation's history and civilization. A nation is only great as its culture, while its true image and soul is reflected in its art."

(Traditional Loom Weaving)

Some expert say the woven textiles of Southeast Asia are generically known as ikat from the Malay word for "to tie" or "to bind". This refers to the technique of binding the threads together before dyeing. Older traditional ikat comes in subtle variety of colours from natural dyes made from flowers, tree roots, berries and even insects. Ikats may be made of natural fibers such as cotton, linen or silk or synthetic yarn and each may take months to complete.

(T'nalak cloth comes from T'boli, Cotabato, Philippines. It is an example of Ikat weave.)

(Igorot Cloth is narrow, just half an arm wide. One strip pf Igorot cloth makes a G-string.)

(Malong. Marano women wear the malong. It is a long wrap around skirt. Malong is also a blanket, a hammock, a baby's sling and even a "dressing room".)