Key Idea: Do you think the

Philippines was a
civilization before the
Spaniards came?
Civilization means -
the society, culture, and way of
life of a particular area
Key Idea: Do you think the
Philippines was a
civilization before the
Spaniards came?

YES! They had their own way of living and customs

and practices.
Pre-Colonial Homes
Pre-Colonial Clothing
Male Clothing

Males wore a
kanggan, a collarless,
short-sleeved jacket
for the upper body.
Male Clothing

Putong = headgear

Bahag = piece of cloth

that they know
around their waist
Female Clothing

Females wear camisa or baro

for their upper part clothing.

Saya/Patadyong =
loose skirt

Tapis = a piece of cloth they

wrap around the saya
Wearable and Functional Art
Weaving: the creation of sophisticated patterns

Backstrap loom:
it consists of
sticks, rope, and
a strap that is
worn around the
weaver's waist
Patterns were meaningful- they represented symbols, status
and elements of nature.
Apart from clothes, gold jewelry was also a major part
of their clothing.

Lingling-O
ear pendant usually made of
jade or metal: either hanging
from a cord around the neck
or as a dangling earring

represents the female womb

Beautification
Life of Pre-Colonial Filipinos

Teeth: Filed or filled with gold

 Beautification
Life of Pre-Colonial Filipinos

Teeth: Colored or stained teeth with betel nut

 Pre-Colonial Dolls
Create your own pre-colonial doll using the
information you learned today.
 Pre-Colonial Dolls
Create your own pre-colonial doll using the
information you learned today.