FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS OF THE

WESTERN VISAYAS: PANAY AND

NEGROS ISLANDS

LESSON 2
The Visayas was first encountered by the Spaniards in 1521.
Prior to the colonization of
the Spaniards, the people in
these places have
evidences of rich culture
which are woven in their arts
and traditions.
PANAY ISLAND
 HANDLOOMED WEAVING

The primary art and one of the best sources of livelihood in Panay Island.
 HABLON

A heritage industry in Iloilo.

Derived from the Hiligaynon

word “habol” which means
“to weave”.
 PATADYONG

A traditional Filipino cloth

worn by women wrapped
around like a skirt.
The island of Panay is also known for its magnificent houses
and churches.
 AKLAN

The province is known for basket, tray and mat-making.

 BARIW

A type of pandan leaves used in their mat-making.

 PAGRARA IT BANIG

Mat-weaving

It is also a form of social

interaction with their friend and
neighbor.
 CAPIZ / KAPIS

One of the most noted crafts

in Aklan and Iloilo.

Shells collected from the

sea.
NEGROS ISLAND
Before the Spaniards came,
Negros is called “Buglas”, a
type of grass similar to sugar
cane.
Negros is known for its
sugarcane business and its
famous Masskara Festival
celebrated in Bacolod.
MASSKARA FESTIVAL
The art of weaving is an essential part of Negrense’s rich culture.
 Their weaving practices are
evident in their roofs, clothing,
walls, hats and baskets. In their
baskets, they usually use
pandan and buri leaves.
 PINYA WEAVING

They import raw materials in Aklan and they also have their own
way of weaving styles and designs.
 SINAMAY TEXTILE

It is made from abaca by

the people from Valencia.