Art in The Philippines
Art in The Philippines
Art in The Philippines
FOLK ARTS
A. Folk Architecture
1. Piña fabric
– Piña weaving is the oldest industry of
Aklan.
– It is often used to our national
costumes, the baro’t saya and barong.
– Piña is considered the queen of
Philippine fabrics because of its
expensive and luxurious nature.
2. T’nalak woven
cloth
3. Tingkep
baskets
Anthropomorphic
Potteries
– Earthenware pots resembling human
figures were found in Ayub Cave in
Pinol, Maitum, Saranggani Province.
– The pots were dated to the Metal Age
(5 BC – 225 AD) and were used for
secondary burial.
Maitum Anthropomorphic
Potteries
– There were 29 jars discovered and each
of head-shaped covers portrays
different kinds of expressions: sadness,
joy, contentment.
– The heads were either plain or coated
with red or black paints.
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