ARTS OF MINDANAO (PART 1)

It is an ethnolinguistic group that inhabit some parts of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, and Davao del Sur. It means house and people and they are known for embroidery, brass ornaments and beadwork that are integrated in their traditional clothing.

• Bilaan

• Bagobo

It is a process of dyeing the fabric where the yarns are tightly wrapped with strings and dyed before weaving of Bilaan.

• Taki

• Ikat

These are group of people that live in Davao. It comes from the words “bago” which means new and “obo” which means growth.

• Bilaan

• Bagobo

It is the Bagobo’s traditional clothing woven from deep brown abaca treated in the ikat process to obtain intricate designs.

• T'nalak

• B'laan

It is known as the Bagobo’s hero/warrior that wear blood-red clothes and a head kerchief or scarf Tangkulu.

• Manobo

• Bagani

They live in and around Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, are famous for their complicated beadwork, wonderful woven fabrics, and beautiful brass ornaments.

• T'boli

• Maranao

Who is the famous T'boli Tnalak weaver, received the National Living Treasures – Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA)?

• Bagani

• Lang Dulay

It means "People of the Lake" referring to people who occupy the lands surrounding Lake Lanao. They are famous for their artworks, intricate weaving, wood carving, metal craft, and their epics.

• Maranao

• Yakan

It is a traditional Filipino tube skirt that is made of handwoven or machine-made, multicolored cotton cloth, bearing a variety of geometric or floral designs.

• Malong/Sarong

• T'nalak

What is a traditional dance demonstrates the various ways of wearing a malong and its uses?

• Kapa Malong Malong

• Itik-Itik Dance