FOLKARTS AND CRAFTS OF MIMAROPA

AND THE VISAYAS

UNIT 2
 FOLKARTS AND CRAFTS OF MINDORO,
MARINDUQUE, ROMBLON AND PALAWAN

LESSON 1
 The early Filipinos had their
own concept of painting using
clay mixed with water which is
found in their ritual pottery
such as the much-admired
Manunggul Jar.
 MANUNGGUL JAR

One of the most treasured

artifacts in the Philippine
history.

A secondary burial for the

deceased.

Found in Quezon, Palawan

 The island provinces of
Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro
and Occidental Mindoro are
known for their art of basketry
and mat weaving.
They include varied patterns and designs of men, animals, trees
and other common objects around them.
 MARINDUQUE

The use of Raffias and

Buri is a popular
livelihood.

Moriones Festival is held

during the Lenten Season.
MORIONES FESTIVAL
 ROMBLON

Known for its Marble

crafts

Known for their sense of

artistry in making woven
mats and plant.
 PALAWAN

“The Last Frontier”

Has a rich cultural and natural

resources

One of the topmost tourist

spots in the country and in
the whole world.
 UNDERGROUND RIVER
(Puerto Princesa, Palawan)

One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature recognized in 2012.

 TUBBATAHA REEF

Palawan’s largest marine habitat considered as one of

UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
 TAGBANUAS

Believed to be the
descendants of the Tabon
man.

Had a writing system that

they used in communicating
 TAGBANUA’S ATTIRE

Came from the bark of

Salugin tree.

Men wore “Ambalad”, a

rattan waistband.
The Tagbanua of Central Palawan makes rice baskets called
“bayong-bayong” of various unusual shapes.