Arts and

Craftsmanship
of Luzon
(Highland)
Cordillera Administrative Region
What is weaving?
Weaving is a method of fabric
production in which two distinct sets of
yarns or threads are interlaced at right
angles to form a fabric or cloth.
WARP longitudinal threads
WEFT transverse threads.
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What device is use to weave cloth?

LOOM
Cloth Weaving
Chinese trades and Ilocanos were the
influences on how Kalinga have
developed their technology in weaving
Ifugaos weaving however traces the age
and origin of their historical terraces.
Each group has group of the high-landers
has its respective design, colors and
symbolism. That each group can be easily
identified through the attire they wear.
Basket Weaving
It is the process of weaving or sewing
pliable materials into two or three
dimensional artifacts
Basket weaving is gender specific among
some groups.
Baskets are made of bamboo, rattan or a
combination of two.
Weaving techniques include plaiting,
twining and coiling.
Wood Carving
Ifugaos are noted for their art of wood
carving
 BUL-UL

Believed to be possessed by the spirit of

their ancestors who act as protectors of
their crops and harvests.
Body Tattooing
Wearing of body tattoo has a special
meaning for the ethnic groups of cordillera.
The Bontocs describe three types of tattoos:
Chak-lag the tattooed chest of head
taker
Pong-o the tattooed arms of ,e and
women
Fa-tek for all other tattoos pf both sexes
Life Practices of the People in the Highand of Luzon

BOGWA
It is a custom and belief that every
aspect of the Ifugaos life must be
favorable to their gods.
Mumbaki the ritual specialist
performing the baki.
Life Practices of the People in the Highand of Luzon

PATIPAT
A farming ritual where men of the
village wear red g-strings and crimson
leaves of donga plant.