Villanueva, Clarence R. | Grade 7-Lepton | Mrs.

Noemi Pabustan | B - 16

Arts and Designs in Mindanao

1. T’nalak Abaka Cloth – Cotabato

- is a traditional cloth found in Mindanao island made by a group of people in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato called
T'bolis, Tboli people. This traditional cloth is hand-woven made of Abaca fibers which traditionally has three
primary colors, red, black and the original color of the Abaca leaves. The colorant of the materials are naturally dyed
boiled in with bark, roots and leaves of plants. It is an heritage and believed that the intricate and creative patterns of
the Tinalak was seen on their dreams and made it on to work.

2. Mosque – Muslim Mindanao

- is a place of worship for followers of Islam. Many mosques have elaborate domes, minarets, and prayer halls, in
varying styles of architecture. Mosques originated on the Arabian Peninsula, but are now found in all inhabited
continents. The mosque serves as a place whereMuslims can come together for salat ("prayer") as well as a center
for information, education, and dispute settlement.

3. Malong – Lanao del Sur

- is a traditional "tube skirt" made of hand-woven or machine-made multi-colored cotton cloth, bearing a variety of
geometric or okir designs. The malong is akin to the sarong worn by peoples in Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. The
malong is traditionally used as a garment by numerous tribes in the Southern Philippines and the Sulu Archipelago.

4. Sarimanok – Marawi

- Siramanok is from Marawi in Mindanao. The aniversary of the Siramanok is October 18, 2000. The Siramanok is a
Rooster, the rooster is a symbol of peace and inteligence. The people in Marawi only eat roosters or chickens in the
month of October because of the sarimanok master called Adiam Oaimad. He can talk with chickens and roosters.

5. Tribal Tattoo – Manobo Tribesmen

- one tribe custom Filipino tattoo designs which were researched and created specifically for each of the individuals
shown. Each design is deeply symbolic and signifies one's cultural background and personal life story.

Mga Larawan ng mga ‘Arts and Designs

in Mindanao’

1. T’nalak Abaka Cloth

2. Mosque

3. Malong
4. Sarimanok

5. Tribal Tattoos