MAPEH 7 WEEK 6

Lesson 2: Arts and Crafts from Highland Luzon

I. Introduction:
Have you ever been to the Summer Capital of the Philippines? Baguio City is part of the Cordillera
Administrative Region (CAR), home to the various mountain tribes of the country. CAR is famous, not only for its breath-
taking sceneries but also for the unique ethnic arts and crafts produced by the Cordillera people.

II. Objectives:
 Identify the arts and crafts from highland Luzon;
 Recognize the characteristics of arts and crafts in specific areas of highland Luzon; and
 Integrate the design and form of highland artifacts and objects in making artworks..
III. Lesson Proper:
Attire, Fabric, and Tapestries
The tribes in the Cordillera region are known for their colourful hand-woven textiles. Because of the
cold weather experienced in the highlands, they weave their own blankets, linen, and clothing with
thick fibers.
The ikat (an Indonesian word meaning (to bind together) is the woven textile fabric of the Ifugaos. Its
design is commonly characterized by white and diamond stripes woven in an elaborate pattern.
Kalinga-Apayao is known for its intricate hand-woven textiles designed with geometric patterns and
natural symbols. The usual attire of men residing in the Cordillera is a loincloth, or G-string (bahag).
Arts and Crafts
a. Basketry and Woven Crafts
Basketry is one of the most well-known crafts from the Cordillera region. The baskets made in
highland Luzon are usually made of bamboo, rattan, and straw.
b. Pottery
The Bontoc tribe is known for pottery. They make practical objects such as water vessels, plates, and
cups that they use in their everyday lives.
Accessories and Body Ornaments
The tribes in the Mt. Province are known for making fashion accessories. The most noted jewelry
that they make is the filigree jewelry. Filigree is an ornamental work of fine goldor silver that is
formed into an intricate design.
Architecture
The architectural structure in highland Luzon is similar with that found in the lowlands. For instance,
the home of the Ifugao’s resembles the design of the bahay kubo; its only difference is that it is
windowless and has thicker thatch to protect them from the cold weather in the mountains.
The people of highlands also consider the cold temperature in their area in the architectural design of
their homes. The Ivatans from Batanes build their homes to adapt to the extreme weather conditions
that they experience. A pampet, or roof net, is put over the roof of these homes and tied to trees or
stones to secure the roof during the stormy weather.
Sculpture. The highland Luzon is widely composed of rice fields. Hence, rice has become the center
of their culture and, as such, is greatly reflected in their art forms.
The bulul of the Ifugao tribe is a wooden sculpture which is placed in pairs alongside rice granaries.

IV. Reference:
Upscale MAPEH 7, Brilliant Creation Publishing Inc.

Prepared by:
Sir Ed
MAPEH 7 – Activity – Week 6 Name:
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Teacher: Sir Edmar A. Mejia Date:

Self-Assessment

Pattern Design
Search for a pattern design of a Kalinga, or Ifugao woven fabric. Paste it on the left box and copy
the pattern design on the right box.

Formal Assessment

Draw a design of an accessories or body ornaments for any province in highland Luzon.