REGION 4 –B

Indigenous Creative Crafts

Prepared By:
Montil D.
Salva A.
Legahon R
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The Student will be able;

1. To identify the various indigenous creative craft of Calapan

(Oriental Mindoro).

2. To analyze the materials indigenous creative crafts of Calapan

(Oriental Mindoro).

3. To understand the Importance Creative Crafts

 REGION 4 – B (MIMAROPA)

 Mimaropa, officially the Southwestern Tagalog Region, is an administrative region in the

Philippines.

 It is one of two regions in the country having no land border with another region.

 The name is an acronym combination of its constituent provinces: Mindoro, Marinduque,

Romblon and Palawan.
 It covers 5 Provinces

 Marinduque
 Occidental Mindoro
 Oriental Mindoro
Palawan
 Romblon
 Mangyan Bracelet

• wear beaded accessories made of plant seeds. Today, the

Hanunuo, Buhid and Alangan Mangyans make colorful necklaces,
bracelets, anklets, keychains, rosaries and other beaded
accessories from commercial glass beads.

• Mangyan as a whole is their continued use of a native Indic-

based script or syllabary for writing their "ambahan" or "urukay"
a form of poetry, and for songs. These are written by stylus or
knives on slivers of bamboo.

• A bracelet is best known as a symbol of a relationship with

someone. Friendship bracelets are very in trend, especially
among teens, for it is said that it seals and secures their Hanunuo mangyan Indigenous
relationship and bond as friends. people of Mindoro

• Bracelets have historically been a way for the upper class to

display their wealth and place in society. Today, many wear
bracelets that are symbolic of group identity or to represent a
cause for which they are passionate.
 The art of Romblon’s
indigenous basket-weaving

 Romblon’s indigenous basket-weaving is not just a mere craft or

hobby; it is an art form deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of this
province. Passed down through generations, this traditional practice
involves skillfully weaving plant fibers into intricate and durable
baskets that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes.

 The skilled artisans gather rattan, bamboo, nito vine, and other
locally-sourced plants to create their masterpieces. Each material
imparts its unique characteristics to the final product, resulting in a
diverse range of textures, colors, and patterns.

 Romblon’s indigenous basket-weaving serves as a tangible link

between past traditions and present-day appreciation for local
craftsmanship. It represents community pride, sustainability practices,
and artistic expression all intertwined seamlessly within each woven
strand. So next time you come across one of these exquisite creations
from Romblon, take a moment to admire not just its beauty but also
the rich cultural heritage it embodies.
 LARAYAS BASKET
 Practically, it is commonly used for storing, containing, and
carrying several objects that can fit in it. So, an Iraya-Mangyan
weaved basket functions like a basket but with Artistic designs. It
is a perfect example of being functional and beautiful at the same
time
 Iraya basket is made by Iraya Mangyan that is an indigenous
people of Oriental Mindoro. The materials used in Iraya basket are
raw materials like nito grass and thick, dried forest vines are laced
in a circular motion that results in an intricate pattern solely
distinct to the tribe. Weaving is the way of Iraya Mangyan to
preserved their tradition that symbolizes their unique art form.
The design and concept of their weaving are original.

Characteristic of Iraya Basket

 Iraya basket three characteristic:

 it is made from niyo grass & thick, dried forest vines.

 it is laced in a circular motion.
 traditionally craft for the iraya mangyan, of puerto galera, oriental
mindoro.
 MANUNGUL JAR
 The Manunggul Jar is a secondary burial jar excavated
from a Neolithic burial site in the Manunggul cave of the
Tabon Caves at Lipuun Point in Palawan, Philippines. It
dates from 890–710 B.C. and the two prominent figures
at the top handle of its cover represent the journey of the
soul to the afterlife.
 The Manunggul jar also depicted the Filipino values of
respect for one's soul, compassion, nationalism and faith.
Consequently, the jar served as a living reminder of the
country's rich history and culture since it existence during
the late Neolithic Period.
 SALUGIN
 Salugin” (Palawan) Local Material: Wood and Rattan
The traditional costumes of the Tagbanua were
fashioned from the bark of trees, particularly the
salugin. The preparation of this bark was unique. After
being felled, the tree would be cut around the trunk,
the outer bark stripped off to expose the inner layer.

 (Palawan) Local Material: Wood and Rattan The

traditional costumes of the Tagbanua were fashioned
from the bark of trees
 AMBALAD
• In the past, menfolk wore simple loincloths, supported by
a woven rattan waistband called ambalad, while women
wore only brief wraparound skirts made from bark. The
Tagbanua later adopt some articles of Muslim clothing.

• In the past, menfolk wore simple loincloths (G-strings),

supported by a woven rattan waistband called ambalad,
while the women wore only brief .
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