CHARACTERISTICS

OF PHILIPPINE
ARTWORKS
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Woodcarvings of the Ifugao

❑ Bul-ul – this deity is important
to them because they believe
they can have an abundant
harvest when this carving is
placed near rice granaries.
Bul-ul
✓ Stylized sculpture
representation of a human figure in
wood.
✓ the head is large and is usually
given particular emphasis.
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TEXTILE WEAVING
❑ Ifugao weave blankets, upper
garments, hand bags, belts, and
a lot more.
❑ At present, weaving is a good
source of income for many
Ifugaos
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BASKET WEAVING
❑ they use baskets for storing grains and cooked foods; keeping
household utensils, clothes, and personal belongings
❑Also used for catching
pests and domesticating
animals, as well as for
rituals and religious
ceremonies.
BASKET WEAVING
❑ Rattan is the most popular material in basket
weaving
❑ Labba or farm bowl
❑ Ligao or winnowing tray
 ILOCOS REGION FOLK ARTS

Ilocos folk art includes the following:

▪ All forms of earthenware, from small to big
flower pots to roof tiles.
▪ Metal craft
▪ Wagon wheels
▪ Leather craft
BURNAY INDUSTRY
❑ Pottery Industry
❑ Used in fermentation of fish paste,
vinegar, the Ilocano wine from
sugarcane juice