ILOCOS REGION

Architecture
Vigan, considered as the
“Intramuros of the
 North” retainsthe
Spanish
ColonialArchitecture
along its narrow and
cobble-stoned streets
known as Calle
Crisologo
 Textile
Inabel is a hand weaving
technique of the
Ilocanos. The “binakol”
weave represents the
waves of the sea.
Pottery
 Burnay is an unglazed
earthen jar with small
opening.The Potters mix
fine gravel, sand and
ashes and fire the clay to
make the burnay heavy
and sturdy.
 CAR
Textile-Kalinga women
wear the wrap-around
skirt called “kain”.It is
characterized by red
stripes and white,
 yellow, and black
geometrical patterns.
Basketry- The “Labba”
is a bowl-shaped basket
 made from
rattan.Tattoing-“Wang–
Od “is the last”
Mambabatok” or
traditional Kalinga tattoo
artist.She uses a mixture
of charcoal and water
 that is tapped onto the
skin through a thorn end.
Scuplture- The “Bul-ul”
is a wooden sculpture
 that represents the rice
granary spirits.It is made
of Narra, which signifies
 wealth, happiness, and
well-being to the Ifugao.