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Arts - Arts of Luzon (Highlands - Ifugao)

The document discusses the rich artistic traditions of the indigenous people of Luzon, particularly focusing on their use of natural materials for various crafts such as weaving, basket-making, and pottery. It highlights the significance of weaving in tribal culture, the methods used, and the renowned artworks of the Ifugao people, including the Banaue Rice Terraces and their wood carvings. Additionally, it details the processes involved in textile creation and the importance of these crafts in the daily lives and wealth of indigenous families.

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Arts - Arts of Luzon (Highlands - Ifugao)

The document discusses the rich artistic traditions of the indigenous people of Luzon, particularly focusing on their use of natural materials for various crafts such as weaving, basket-making, and pottery. It highlights the significance of weaving in tribal culture, the methods used, and the renowned artworks of the Ifugao people, including the Banaue Rice Terraces and their wood carvings. Additionally, it details the processes involved in textile creation and the importance of these crafts in the daily lives and wealth of indigenous families.

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ARTS OF LUZON

(HIGHLANDS)
WHY INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ARE
EXCELLENT IN ARTS AND CRAFTS
 Art is a part of life of the
indigenous people

 They used available materials for


their needs
 Coconut fronds (leaves) – roofs and
walls
 Hardwoods and timber – posts
 Bamboo tubes – floors and utensils
 Rattan / nito – baskets
WHY WEAVING IS POPULAR AMONG
TRIBAL PEOPLE
 Part of a family’s wealth is based
on the textile the family owned

 Native Filipinos weave using


fibers from:
Abaca
Pineapple
Cotton
Bark cloth
HOW WEAVING IS DONE IN VARIOUS
CULTURAL GROUPS
 Threads are measured, cut and
mounted on a wooden platform

 They dye the thread and weaved


on a loom

 Rattan is used for weaving but


during the Spanish colonization
nipis was used
MAT WEAVING, BASKET MAKING AND
POTTERY
 Mats can be classified based on
he ethnic group.
 Many of the mats are made from

buri
 Mats are also created from the

baling of tobacco in Batac, Ilocos


Norte
 and dried banana petioles in the

Cagayan Valley
MAT WEAVING, BASKET MAKING AND
POTTERY
 Basket-making is another main
craft of many Filipinos
 Baskets are used for storage of

food and for hunting


 Ceramic jars were used to hold

the dead relative and loved ones


of the native Filipinos
 they use clay found near rivers

as basic material for pots.


IFUGAOS’ FAMOUS ARTWORK
IFUGAOS’ FAMOUS ARTWORKS

Ifugaos live on the mountainous
side of the central Cordillera

 The most famous work of the


Ifugaos the Banaue Rice Terraces.

 The Ifugaos built them over a


period of centuries by carving the
montainsides and reinforcing each
level with stone walls
IFUGAOS’ FAMOUS ARTWORKS
IFUGAOS’ FAMOUS ARTWORKS

Ifugaos are also well known for
wood carving.

 Bul-ul – Ifugaos’ granary deity

 Hagabi – a sign of wealth and


prestige
IFUGAOS’ FAMOUS ARTWORKS
IFUGAOS’ FAMOUS ARTWORKS
IFUGAOS’ FAMOUS ARTWORKS
 Textile weaving is also done by
Ifugaos

 Ifugaos classify their work into


textile with and without dye
design.
IFUGAOS’ FAMOUS ARTWORKS

Steps in creating textile

Preparing of raw materials


Spinning
Iwalangan (winding)
Dyeing
Warping of thread
Weaving
IFUGAOS’ FAMOUS ARTWORKS
 Ifugaos also produce baskets to
serve the needs of the family

 Rattan is the most popular


material used in making baskets

 Labba or farm bowl

 Ligao or winnowing tray

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