FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS

of
Visayas
Island
NEGROS AND PANAY ISLAND
WESTERN VISAYAS

WESTERN VISAYAS

AKLAN
The provinced of Aklan is known for Basket, Tray, and Mat Making

Panay

Island

HANDLOOMED WEAVING
The primary art and one of the best sources of Livelihood in Panay.

HABLON
A heritage industry in Ilo-ilo. It is not only means of livelihood but also part of culture and
tradition.

PATADYONG
Traditional Filipino cloth worn by women and wrapped around like a skirt.

PINYA/ JUSI
Making of Pinya Cloth

BARIW
The type of pandan leaves used in their Mat making.

PAGRARA IT BANIG
it means " mat weaving"
Capiz/ Kapis
One of the noted crafts in Aklan and Iloilo. Kapis crafts are shells collected from the sea.
dried, pressed,shaped, and cut.

NEGROS
Island
NEGROS ISLAND
The art of weaving is an essential part of the Negrense's rich culture.

Weaving Practices
Their weaving practices are evident in their roofs, clothing, walls and hats.

Pinya Weaving
Pinya weaving is also a lucrative business in Negros

SINAMAY TEXTILE
Negros also have their unique way of making Sinamay Textile. It is made from Abaca,
similar to the one of Bicol Region.

CENTRAL
VISAYAS
CEBU
Cebu is known as the "Queen City of the South". it is the oldest settlement established
by the Spaniards.

Kenneth Cobonque
Most furniture exporters and designers from the Phil. are from Cebu Like

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GUITAR
Guitar making is on of the most popular crafts in Cebu.

Samar Leyte
Eastern Visayas
The art of Basey in Samar is known for its Colorful Handwoven or banig that came for
tikog leaves.

BOHOL

In the Bohol town of Antequera, The art of Basketry is still popular among the people. It
is the source of livelihood in the community.

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