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: Zamboanga
Folk Arts MAPEH 7
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The Famous Textile
Weavers
Yaken
A unique cultural group of Sulu
living on Basilan Island south d
Zamboanga are the Yakans, the
famous textile weavers. On
backstre! looms, they turn fine
cotton and silk into remarkable
geometric works art. They
consume days weaving every
fiber to make vibrant and
colorful handmade cloths
Traditional Clothing
They have the BADJU LAPI, a
tight blouse with long sleeves and
gold buttons. Women also wear a
head cloth or a cloth around their
waist called SEPUTANGAN. Loading…
Other varieties of Yakan fabric are
also used as table runners, coin
purse, and bags.
Samal
On the other hand, the Samals
utilize prominent patterns like
stripes, multicolored squares,
zigzags, and checkered patterns
of white and other colors. It can
also show muted colors and is
comparatively soft in texture.
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Tausug
Color explosion
Barong
Barong is a short knife
with a single cutting
edge.It is recognized by
a leaf-shaped blade with
a sharp point.
The
Tausug
Vinta
Tausug’s
Pangalay
Dance
The Tausug's Pangalay dance is
performed with elongated brass
fingernails (janggay), arm
movements that look like waves
(taut taut), and various bunga lima
(hand gestures).