Arts and Crafts of Mindanao

It is a legendary bird/chicken of the Maranao. It is depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail, holding a fish on its beak or talons.

• Okir

• Sarimanok

• Tanyak Tankyak

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

• T'nalak

• Salwal

• Malong

It is important part of Maranao life. A new born is wrapped in it and, as he or she grows, it becomes a part of his or her daily life as clothing and as material for everyday use. When a person dies, he or she is once again wrapped.

• Salwal

• T'nalak

• Malong

“People of the Lake,” referring to people who occupy the lands surrounding Lake Lanao.

• Maranao

• Yakans

• B'laan

Referred to as "The Land of Promise," is the second largest and southernmost island in the Philippine archipelago.

• Luzon

• Visayas

• Mindanao

Is a sequin-like capiz shells and pearl bead works used to give distinct design to their clothes.

• T'nalak

• Takmon

• Malong

Facial make- up applied on brides and grooms. After applying a foundation of white powder, dots and lines are painted in various patterns on the faces.

• Tanyak Tanyak

• Malong

• Sarimanok

It is a hat worn to add elegance.

• Pis and Kandit

• Saruk

• Sarimanok

Refers to curvilinear design usually of vine and leaf patterns.

• Okir

• Sarimanok

Are group of people that live in Davao. “Bago” means new and “obo” means growth.

• Maranao

• Bagobo

• B'laan