Indigenous

Creative Crafts
A Course Module for Students

Burauen Community College

For Internal Use Only

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Indigenous Creative
Crafts
A Course Module for Students

Burauen Community College

Written and Designed by

Burauen Community College
Burauen, Leyte
localcollegebcc@gmail.com

Prepared by
Ma. Albie L. Cabioc
cabiocmaalbie@gmail.com

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 BCC VISION
Burauen Community College shall emerge as the
premier local public educational institution in Eastern
Visayas which is responsive to the needs of the
community, and develops students to meet the
economic, social, and environmental challenges as
active participants in shaping the world of the future.

BCC MISSION
Burauen Community College offers holistic, and
outcomes-based experiential learning to develop
the youth to be responsible individuals with
integrity and service as agents of equality. It will
serve as a venue for the development of individuals
in the areas of academics, research, community
extension, and innovative technology.

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A Course Module for Students

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface 6
INDIGENOUS CREATIVE CRAFTS
Midterm 7
IN THE PHILIPPINES
Famous Local Indigenous Materials in the
Module 1 11-14
Philippines
Indigenous Crafts in the Philippines:
Module 2 15
History and Purpose
Share your thoughts (Face-to-Face Class
ASSESSMENT I
Assessment) 17
Video Presentation (Online Class
ASSESSMENT II
Assessment) 18
References
References 19

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 Preface

Cheers to new semester!

Hello! Are you ready to learn and experience how to

create an indigenous craft? Let’s go and unlock new skill!

The journey in this pandemic has been tough yet you made it.
As you start exploring through this module, I hope you enjoy it. In this
module, you will learn the brief overview of the Philippine Indigenous
Crafts.

This module is designed to analyze and appreciate Philippine Arts

and Crafts, craftsmanship and its different forms. It will give the
students the chance to showcase their talent as well as enjoy creating
indigenous crafts. The module will tackle about Filipino craftsman,
story of their crafts, background and materials in creating indigenous
crafts. At the end, students are expected to appreciate the importance
of crafts, create hand-made crafts using indigenous materials or from
local sources and develop initiative to promote and conserve Philippine
indigenous creative crafts.

As you will come to know of these indigenous creative craft be

ready to become your most creative self for you will be creating your
own handicraft. Sounds interesting right? What are you waiting for,
let’s get this started!

- Cabioc, Ma. Albie L.

Faculty, General Education Department

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Indigenous Creative Crafts
in the Philippines

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Indigenous Creative
Crafts in the Philippines
CONTENTS
1.1 Famous local
indigenous
materials and ways
of promoting and
conserving arts and
crafts in the
Philippines.
1.2 Indigenous crafts in
the Philippines:
History and
purpose.

OUTCOMES
LO4. Develop a sense of
responsibility in
promoting and conserving
the Philippine culture 3. Explain the importance of promoting and
through arts and crafts. conserving the Philippine culture through arts and
crafts.

LO5. Make a video The course indigenous creative craft is

presentation that features about Philippine arts and craft history,
a specific topic regarding craftsmanship and its different forms have
the indigenous crafts in always been prevalent and also study of
indigenous materials in the country and the
Philippines.
processes in converting it into various
kinds of creative crafts. It includes the
OBJECTIVES
classification of woods, kinds of rattan,
1. Identify the famous
indigenous materials that fibers, origin and size of leather, bamboo
are used to create craft, seashell, coconut shells and metal
indigenous crafts in the crafts. Blessed with natural resources,
Philippines. Filipino craftsmen are able to come-up with
a magnificent product that tells a million
2. Create a video story not about their lives but the culture
presentation that
of their place. Clearly, this reflects Filipino
features the indigenous
crafts of the Philippines crafts that magnify labors of love and
and its story. patience. These are evident in the products
of their skillful hands and imaginative
minds.
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ACTIVITY

WORD SEARCH!
Instructions: List all the types of indigenous people in the
Philippines that you can see in the word search. Time yourself for 3
minutes and see how many words you can find. The more words,
the higher the reward is!

R I K Z F N I G O R O T
I L OQ L T A X O S O A
O OT J O A D A G E I G
L B N R P C J F L L F A
A T ON B D M C E B U B
B GB H A G E N S I G A
I K P I M A M A N W A W
MA N O B O L E Y T O A
ANALYSIS

LIST THEM ALL!

Instruction:
List as many indigenous people as you can and provide all their unique
crafts. Use the blank space provided on the next page. The more
answers the more points received.

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ABSTRACTION

Philippines is very rich in There are types of arts that

natural resources. We can are produced in different
regions, each regions have its
Maximize the use of natural unique specialties or product
resources even in creating to take pride.
crafts.

Learning about how cultures have The study of indigenous arts

expressed themselves in the past
can open a door to new ways
and comparing that to today can
provide a context to better of seeing and conversations
understand and appreciate ourselves about how we interact with
and others. our current culture.

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Famous local indigenous

materials in the Philippines

Philippines is very rich in

natural resources. We can
maximize the use of natural
resources even in creating arts.
Arts express the artistic feelings
towards any aspect of life.
Filipinos are proven to be one of
the most creative and colorful
people in the world. The types of
arts that are produced in • Bamboo
different regions, each regions
have its unique specialties or - Bamboo is used as row material
product to take pride. in creating many products. It is
used in construction, textile,
musical instruments, weapons,
• Abaca
and many more.
- Abaca belongs to the banana
family. Its fiber has a natural - Aside from being used in
luster with colors ranging from different pieces of furniture, it is
pure white to ivory and dark also sturdy and can give a home
brown. laid-back tropical vibe, as a
bonus, it can last a lifetime too.
- Abaca initially used as material
for rope. Furniture makers and
designers choose this material
for their works because of its
durability and availability.

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• Capiz Shell
- shell is a highly asymmetrical
In crafting there are no
bivalve with a characteristically
mistakes.
thin, translucent shell often used
It is your own
in handicraft.
unique creation.
- unknown
- This can be use also as wall art,
decor, and even lighting fixtures.

- Buri
- Buri is extracted from matured
leaves of buri plant. The fiber is
durable and resistant to moisture.

- Hats, bags, baskets, memorabilia

boxes, perfume tray, and other
woven products can be some
artistic creation from buri.

• Coconut Shell
- Coconut shell is a local material
in the Philippines used in many
artistic products like a wide

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array of boxes, lamps, • Pandan - Pandan is a tropical

tabletops, chairs, household plant. It is processed and
accessories, and even wall transformed into splints that are
treatments. being used as a raw material in
creating baskets, hats, picture
frames and bags.

• Coconut Coir
- The coconut coir which is the
fibrous material surrounding the
fruit of the coconut tree can be
used as indoor or outdoor fiber • Rattan

carpets, wall covering, doormat, - Made of climbing palm tree

trellises, and geo textiles. leaves, the rattan is another
favorite of many designers.
Rattan furniture pieces have
evolved over time.

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• Nito
- Nito is a plant belonging to the
fern family that grows
abundantly in the Hinterlands of
Mindanao.

- Bags, bread tray, lampshade and

decorative jar are some artistic
products of nito.

• Raffia
- Raffia is a fiber extracted from
unopened buri leaf in three
stages. It is loom woven into
fabrics or used as wall coverings,
upholster material, folding doors,
and window hangings.

- Other artistic products include

hats, placemats, folder, shoes,
slippers, boxes, portfolio, and
ladies bags.

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Indigenous crafts in the
Philippines: History and
purpose.
• The Arts offer a special glimpse
into the experiences and beliefs
of both current and past
cultures. The arts of indigenous
peoples have ranged from
functional works, decoration of
ceremonial items, illustrations of
lore and history to modern twists
of a visual language rooted in
culture.
• The artwork of indigenous people
is important for students to
experience for several reasons.
Art is a large part of cultural
identity and history which can
expose students to cultures
other than their own. Making art
is about making
meaning. Understanding how
others make meaning can build a
bridge of understanding between
people as we appreciate our
similarities and differences.
• Students from all back grounds
need to see themselves
represented in the art they
experience. A historically
traditional arts education would
be mainly Eurocentric male
artists, rendering the rest of the
population invisible. As students
experience seeing people like
them working, creating change
in their world, they can better
envision their future selves and
possible impacts.
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• As we become aware of
indigenous arts, we need to be
sure that our appreciation and
admiration does not become
appropriation. All study of art is
used, over time, to develop a
personal voice; never to copy
someone else’s. While we may
love the colors used in the NW
Coastal traditions, we may not
have the deep understanding of
their significance. Optimally, an
indigenous artist would present
to your students about their
work and work of their
culture. When that isn’t possible,
these lessons have endeavored
to be sensitive and accurate.
• Learning about how cultures
have expressed themselves in
the past and comparing that to
today can provide a context to
better understand and
appreciate ourselves and
others. The study of indigenous
arts can open a door to new
ways of seeing and
conversations about how we
interact with our current culture.
Then conversations about how
we want to mold the future using
our visual expressions are
possible. This creates a deeper
sense of self and agency; giving
each student the power to
express themselves in their
voice.
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Summary

This module focuses on the study of indigenous materials in the country

and the processes in converting it into various kinds of creative crafts. It
includes the classification of the woods, kinds of rattan, fibers, origin and
size of leather, bamboo craft, seashell, coconut shells and metal crafts.
This module emphasizes the common hand tools and procedure in making
the creative crafts. It also provides the information’s of the different
products and projects that can be made from these raw materials.

Check For Understanding/Case Discussion

Identify the different materials used in the Philippines to create crafts, and
list down the crafts that can be made with each material. Make sure to
include where the crafts came from and what type of indigenous people
made those crafts. You can make a table for your answer.

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ASSESSMENT

Name: __________________________________ Score: ___________

Degree Program/Year/Section: ____________ Date: ____________

I. Face-to-Face Class
A. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!
Direction: Make 500 – 1000 words of your thoughts regarding the
different materials used to create crafts in the Philippines, why
should this be taught in schools, and what are the benefits to
students in learning these different materials. Recite your
answer in class.

Criteria:
Clarity and coherence of the content - 50 pts.
Organization and logic in writing - 25 pts.
Grammar, usage & mechanics - 25 pts.
(Spelling, punctuations & grammar)
Total - 100 pts.

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II. Online Class

A. VIDEO PRESENTATION!
Direction: By group, create a video presentation that features a specific
topic regarding the different indigenous crafts in the
Philippines. Choose one topic/craft and then include the
description of each craft, the materials used, its history and
provide pictures or videos in your presentation. Please be
guided by the criteria below.

Criteria:
Content Clarity and Organization - 20
Creativity and Design - 10
Overall Presentation - 20
Total - 50

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Prepared by:

MA. ALBIE L. CABIOC, LPT

Faculty, General Education Department

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