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Arts and Crafts of Pangasinan
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Arts and Crafts of PangasinanThe province of Pangasinan thrives in various visual arts and crafts. Their handicrafts are usually made of swampland grasses, bamboo, and rattan. The arts and crafts of Pangasinan include the smoothly woven Bolinao mats made from buri or raffia leaves and the bamboo crafts (baskets, furniture) of San Carlos. Arts and Crafts of Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)KALINGAThe natives of Kalinga are skilled weavers. One of their finest products is their textile, which is characterized by dominant red stripes and white, yellow, and black geometrical patterns. The Southern Kalinga women wear the wrap-around skirt or tapis called kain, which reaches below the knee. It is worn below the abdomen, and when they walk, one of the thighs is exposed. Kalinga woman wearing kain BasketryThe basketry of the Kalinga shows their fine craftsmanship. The labba is a bowl-shaped basket made from rattan, with sizes that vary from 20 to 150 cm. in diameter. LabbaTattooingTattooing is another form of art of the Kalinga. Because it usually covers the chest and the arms, it may be considered as clothing and decoration. It also signifies a rite of passage from youth to adulthood, a mark of heroism, and bravery and one's status in the community. The design consists of geometric patterns and lines. Wang-Od is the last "mambabatok" or traditional Kalinga tattoo artist. She uses a mixture of charcoal and water that is tapped onto the skin through a thorn end. Wang-Od Kalinga Tattoo Design IFUGAOSculptureThe bul' ul is a wooden sculpture that represents the rice granary spirits. It is used in rituals that are performed to call the ancestors to protect their rice fields from pestilence and to ask for an abundant harvest. Bul' ul is also referred to as the "Rice God." The amulets of the Ifugaos are called lingling-o or dinumug. These are made from jade, gold, copper, bronze, stone and other materials. These are fertility symbols worn around the neck. Ifugao men also worn a necklace called pangalapang. These necklaces, therefore, are worn by the elite of Ifugao as a status symbol. Download 2.52 Mb. Share with your friends:
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