Team Quartet Presents

Arts and Crafts of Mimaropa and Visayas

 Mimaropa, formally
known as the
Southwestern Tagalog
Mimaropa Region, is an
administrative region in
the Philippines. It is one
Western
Visayas of two regions in the
country having no land
Central border with another
Visayas region. The name is an
acronym that stands for
Eastern the provinces comprising
Visayas the region,
namely: Occidental
Mindoro, Oriental
Mindoro, Marinduque,
Romblon, and Palawan.
 MINDORO
• Nito Plates
The nito is a forest vine abundant in their environment which they use to weave the
Mimaropa traditional baskets, hats, trays and jars of different shapes and sizes. Their creations have
also evolved to various modern home ornaments and fashionable accessories.The nito is a
Western forest vine abundant in their environment which they use to weave the traditional baskets,
Visayas hats, trays and jars of different shapes and sizes. Their creations have also evolved to
various modern home ornaments and fashionable accessories.
Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 MINDORO
• Bay-ong
Bayong refers to bags originating in the Philippines and made by weaving dried leaves.
Mimaropa The leaves used for making the bayong vary but the traditional bayong is made from buri
leaves in the Visayas and pandan leaves in Luzon.
Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 MINDORO
• Buon-buon
The buon-buon is a traditional craft of the Hanunuo Mangyans used as a container for
Mimaropa betel-chew ingredients and small accessories. It is made of soft, narrow strips of buri
(palm leaf) with split nito (dark vine) strips to add a touch of color.
Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Marinduque
• Moriones Mask
The "Moriones" are men and women in costumes and masks replicating the garb of
Mimaropa biblical Imperial and Royal Roman soldiers as interpreted by locals. ... The participants
use morion masks to depict the Roman soldiers and Syrian mercenaries within the story
Western of the Passion of the Christ.
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Romblon
• Weaving, Basketry, & Marble
Romblon is famous for its traditional weaving and basketry. Handicrafts are a major
Mimaropa home industry in which the women are engaged. The province is noted, especially, for its
fine and delicate crochet laces and bedspreads. Since the mineral's discovery in the late
Western 19th century, marble has been synonymous to Romblon.
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Palawan
• Manunggul Jar

Mimaropa The Manunggul Jar is a

secondary burial jar excavated
from a Neolithic burial site in
Western the Manunggul cave of the
Visayas Tabon Caves at Lipuun Point
in Palawan, Philippines.
Central
Visayas What is the purpose of the
Manunggul jar?
Eastern
Visayas The Manunggul Jar shows that
the Filipinos' maritime culture
is paramount that it reflected
its ancestors' religious beliefs.
 Palawan
• Tagbanua

Mimaropa The traditional costumes of

the Tagbanua were fashioned
from the bark of trees,
Western particularly the salugin. The
Visayas preparation of this bark was
unique. After being felled,
Central the tree would be cut around
Visayas the trunk, the outer bark
stripped off to expose the
Eastern
inner layer. This layer would
Visayas
be beaten with a wooden
mallet, until it was soft and
pliant enough to hang loose
from the bole.
 Western Visayas is a Philippine administrative region that includes six provinces
(Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidentales) and two highly
urbanized cities (Bacolod and Iloilo City). Iloilo City serves as the regional center.
Mimaropa

Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Hablon

Derived from the Hiligaynon word "Habol," which means "to weave," refers to both the
fabric-making process and the finished product. It has traditionally been created using
Mimaropa
locally made fibers such as piña, abaca, and cotton.

Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Patadyong

A multicolored fabric that was worn

by Filipino women in pre-colonial
Mimaropa
Philippines. It is also a hablon
product. It is still worn by older
Western ladies in the provinces today,
Visayas particularly in the Visayas region. It
is worn as a loose skirt with a waist
Central knot. It is also used as a sling to
Visayas carry a baby, freeing the mother's
hands to do other things. Its name is
Eastern derived from the Visayan words’
Visayas "pa" and "tadlong," which literally
mean "to be left straight," maybe
referring to its silhouette as a narrow
and straight skirt with no pleats.
 Piña Weaving
It is a handwoven Philippine
textile that is mostly
Mimaropa
manufactured by the Aklanon
in the province of Aklan in
Western Western Visayas, Philippines.
Visayas
It is recognized as the finest
Central Philippine textile due to its
Visayas fineness and natural creamy
tone. It is made of fibers
Eastern
Visayas
derived from the inner layer of
the leaves of the red bisaya
variety of the native pineapple
plant. Piña is a popular dress
material for barong.
 Capiz Shell

Comes from the shell of the

Placuna placenta mollusk, which
Mimaropa
is found in Southeast Asia's seas,
particularly in Indonesia and the
Western Philippines. Because the
Visayas mollusks are edible, fishermen
can harvest them for their meat
Central
Visayas
while repurposing their shells for
décor and handicrafts to reduce
Eastern waste. The Placuna placenta
Visayas mollusk is known as the
"windowpane oyster" because
capiz shell has been used as a
substitute for glass.
 Bariw
It is a brown-colored palm tree that grows extensively in coastal settlements in western
Aklan and parts of Antique. Women in the barrios are usually weavers who are skilled
Mimaropa at cutting and drying bariw leaves before turning them into mats, baskets, and other
handicrafts.
Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Weaving Practices

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

Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Sinamay

A natural straw fabric created from abaca fibers that is one of the most popular
Mimaropa hat-making materials. It's dyeable, flexible, and sturdy, so millinery possibilities
are unlimited.

Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Jaro Cathedral

Jaro Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro. It was
Mimaropa placed under the patronage of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. It is one of the
famous pilgrimage centers in Iloilo, a region on the island of Panay in the
Philippines.
Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Miagao Church

Also known as the Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish Church was Built-in 1786.
Mimaropa It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Iloilo. Its old structure, history,
and its UNESCO World Heritage mark make it a treasure.

Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Shrine of The Sacred Heart of Jesus

A beautiful church which was located in

Mimaropa the heart of the Roxas city which has a
giant statue of Jesus as the centre of
attraction. This 132-foot height statue is
Western the tallest one in the Philippines. This
Visayas
place is now one of the famous
pilgrimages centers in this area
Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Cebu City

     Is a significant cultural center in the Philippines.  It is evident in its culture the
imprint of Spanish and Roman Catholic culture. It is known as "The Queen City of the
Mimaropa
South".

Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 BASILICA DE MENORE DEL SANTO NIÑO
(Church of the Holy Child)
This is an Augustinian church elevated to the rank of basilica in 1965 during the 400th
Mimaropa anniversary celebrations of Christianity in the Philippines, held in Cebu.

This is the first church established in the islands, built with hewn stone ( stone cut and
Western shaped out of a slab of stone using another tool like ax or chisel). It features the oldest
Visayas relic, the figure of the Santo Niño de Cebu.
Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Magellan’s Cross

It  is a famous landmark in Cebu City.   This cross, now housed in a chapel, is reputed
Mimaropa to have  been put up by Ferdinand Magellan when he arrived in the Philippines in 1521.

It was encased in a hollow tindalo  wood in 1835 upon the order of Augustinian Bishop
Western Santos Gomez Maranoñ to prevent devotees from taking it  home chip by chip because
Visayas they believe that the cross possesses miraculous powers.
Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House

This historic house is two centuries old. It is owned by Maria Florida and Don Juan
Mimaropa Yap. Visiting this house will shed light upon the lifestyles and architecture of people
hundreds of years ago. The house has been preserved and retained most of its original
structure. It is made of wood and stones. You can see dinnerware sets, religious items
Western and furniture as old as the house.
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Casa Gorordo Museum
     The house was built in the mid- 19th century by Alejandro Reyes y Rosales and
bought by Juan Isidro de Gorordo, a Spanish merchant. Originally it was the private
Mimaropa home of Juan Gorordo. Casa Gorordo is now a museum that portrays the life of Spanish
expatriates in Cebu. It has stunning architecture and design. It has high ceilings which
gives an airy , spacious quality. The use of coral stone and wood gives the house a
Western
unique feel. It is full of antiques and old furniture.  In 1980 it turned into a museum
Visayas
after an elaborate restoration project.
Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Cebu Guitars
Cebu is a hub of perfect melody. It is a home
of handcrafted guitars, an industry that adds
Mimaropa more musical flair to its rich culture. 

      Throughout the Spanish period, the gitara

Western or kitara ( from the Spanish word guitarra) is
Visayas believed to have been first manufactured in
Cebu.
Central
Visayas It started when the Spanish friars assigned in
Cebu needed to repair the guitars they were
Eastern using. Instead of waiting for the guitars to
Visayas arrive from Mexico, they commissioned the
townspeople of Opon village in Mactan Island
to make new guitars and repair the existing
guitars they have.It became a family affair
later on. Cebu guitars are well known locally
and internationally as world class.
 Cebu Guitars

Lapu-lapu City in Mactan marked its name

in the guitar making industry because of its
Mimaropa
inexpensive yet  well-crafted and durable
guitars.
Western      
Visayas It is made from jackfruit, narra, black wood
ebony, and imported woods are  the choices
Central of wood for these guitars.
Visayas
Some guitars have classic designs and some
Eastern have intricate form or decorated with shell
Visayas crafts.

Most popular families who produce Cebu

guitars are the Alegre and Mallingin
families.
 Furnitures
Cebu is famous and known for making world class furniture. The roots of the
Cebu furniture cluster can be traced to two historical circumstances, the
Mimaropa
Mehitabel- McGuire supplier-buyer partnership in 1948 which introduced
Cebu rattan products to the global market and in 1981 entry of Maitland-Smith
Western
Limited to Cebu, exposing the local craftsmen and industry player globally.
Visayas

Central Cebu furniture pieces are looked upon as works of art for its unique and
Visayas intricate designs using materials that are natural and eco-friendly. Common
materials used are sea grass, abaca, arorog, butay ( coconut twig) mixed with
Eastern wood, bamboo, rattan, stone and wrought iron. Cebu has a big potential of
Visayas
establishing itself as the Design Destination of  Asia and one of the leading
exporters of furniture in the international market. 
 Kenneth Cobonpue

He is one of the famous and notable furniture

Mimaropa designers  known worldwide. You can see his works
in prestigious hotels around the world and in the
houses of famous celebrities and royalties.
Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Murillos

Mimaropa

Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Shell Crafts

Cebu's seashell handicraft started  with Puka

shells in 1980. 
Mimaropa
Crafts made from seashells combined with
Western other native materia like natural coco and
Visayas woods. It includes crafting an object made out
of shells or furnishing a surface of an object
Central with shells. It is an established industry in
Visayas Cebu.

Eastern Finished products are kitchen wares, home

Visayas and office decors, and personal ornaments.
Sigoy Shells, Cone Shells, Mollusk Shells,and
Puka Shells are some of the shells harvested
and transformed into beautiful products. It is
in demand around the world. 
 Fashion Accessories

Shells are also used for fashion jewelry and

accessories. It is combined with other
Mimaropa
materials too. Finished  products are
necklaces, earrings, bangles, bracelets, bags,
Western wallets, belts  and many more.
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Bohol

Bohol is an island province that is nestled in the

Mimaropa
heart of Central VISAYAS and it is also called
Western
"God's Little Paradise" by those who are caught
Visayas off-guard by its mystery and charm. The Boholano
Central culture is based on the majority of the Austronesian
Visayas
people's on the island. There are influences from
Eastern indigenous Melanesian people such as the Eskaya
Visayas
tribe, from the Spanish colonization, and trading
with Mexico.
 Basket Weaving

It is a process of weaving or sewing pliable materials into two or three 

dimensional
Mimaropa
artifacts, such as mats or containers.
It is mostly made from native products like bamboo, rattan wicker, nito, buri, sig
Western I'd, and other vines. Bohol is the 'Basket Capital of the Philippines."  It is the
Visayas earliest industry in Bohol. Antequera is where most weavers have developed their
skills.
Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Pottery

Pottery is a process of forming vessels and

Mimaropa other objects with clay and other ceramic
materials which are fired at high temperature
to give them a hard, durable form.
Western
Visayas
The island of Bohol has a long and rich
tradition using and producing earthenware
Central
Visayas
pottery.

It is mostly found in Tagbilaran City. It has

Eastern
Visayas been around for 1800 years. 

 Pots used for plants or for decorations are

what most people buy.
 Blacksmithing

A blacksmith is a metalsmith who created objects from wrought iron or steel by forging
Mimaropa the metal, using tools to hammer, bend and cut.
Blacksmithing is mostly found in Lost and Manganitas village in Bohol.

Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Loom

A loom is a device used to weave cloth and

Mimaropa tapestry. The basic purpose of any loom is to hold
the warp threads under tension to facilitate the
interweaving of the weft thread. The precise
Western shape of the loom and it's mechanics may vary
Visayas but the basic function is the same.

Central Tubigon is known as the loom weaving center in

Visayas the province.

Eastern They don't use devices for weaving a loom.

Visayas
Instead they are hand woven and made from
raffia and buri which is abundant in the
neighboring area. The cloth from the loom are
used to make traditional clothes.
 Baclayon Church

The La Purísima Concepción de la

Mimaropa Virgen Maria Parish Church was built
in 1596, it is considered as the oldest
church in Bohol. It's majestic facade
Western leads to an undeniably stunning interior
Visayas
which includes a gold plated altar and
an assortment of centuries old religious
Central
Visayas
images and artifacts.

Eastern
The National Historical Commission of
Visayas the Philippines declared it a historical
cultural value and a national cultural
treasure by the National Museum in
2010.
 Siquijor

It was called Island of  Fire or Isla  del Fuego during the Spanish colonial period. It is
Mimaropa often associated with mystic traditions. The island is commonly known as The Healing
Paradise. It is the third smallest province in the country.

Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Dilaab Festival

It is a festival to give due recognition to the natural assets and to honor it's  town patron
Mimaropa saint St. Francis of Assisi who is known as a lover of nature.

Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Coco Handicrafts

One of the famous weaved products in Siquijor is made up of coconut trees which can
Mimaropa make a lot of things like wallets, bags and other wooden furniture that can be displayed.

Western
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Lazi Church and Convent

It is also known as San Isidro Labrador Church and Convent. Both structures are built using
coral stones and hardwood by a Filipino Artisan.This neoclassical church doesn't seem to
Mimaropa
have been destroyed by war or any natural calamities during it's hundred years of existence.
It is still the original stone coral which obviously has a reddish hue. It also uses the original
Western retablo and has kept it's old wood floorings.
Visayas

Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Negros Occidental

Bacolod City is its capital. It is

Mimaropa known as the "Sugar bowl of the
Philippines." It produces more
than half of the nation's sugar
Western output. It was originally known
Visayas to the natives as "Buglas". It is a
type of grass similar to
Central sugarcane  which grows
Visayas
abundantly in the island of
Negros.  When the Spaniards
Eastern arrived in April1565 they named
Visayas
it  "Negros" because of the dark-
skinned natives they found.
 Ruins
It is the remains of the ancestral home mansion  of Don Mariano Lesesma Lacson
and his wife Cora Maria Osorio Rosa Braga Lacson in Talisay, Negros
Mimaropa Occidental.
It is also known as the Taj Mahal of
Western Negros because of its history of love
Visayas and tragedy that is similar to that of
the Taj Mahal. 
Central
Visayas It is also known as the Nutsberry
Garden. It was built in 1920 but
Eastern burned in 1942 by Filipino guerillas
Visayas who were against Don Mariano's
approval of letting in some Japanese
soldiers during World War 2
 Masskara Festival

It is a festival which aims at building

Mimaropa resiliency. In spite of some challenges
they faced they want to show the
world that they still smile and can
Western conquer these challenges. Their place
Visayas is called "City of Smiles'. The word
MASKARA came from the words
Central "mass" meaning crowd and the
Visayas
Spanish word "carra" meaning face
this Masskara or multitude of faces.
Eastern
Earlier masks were hand-painted and
Visayas
adorned with feathers,  flowers and
native beads. Contemporary masks
feature plastic beads and sequins.
 Weaving Textile

Sinamay is widely used in blocking

Mimaropa hats and trims, but it was not
introduced to the millinery world until
the 1990'. It is woven from the stalks
Western of the abaca tree. Abaca fibers are very
Visayas strong and long lasting. It also holds a
very firm shape.
Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Colorful Banig of Basey
The banig of Basey, Samar is distinct from
other mats produced by other areas in the
Mimaropa Philippines due to its colorfulness and intricate
designs. It usually measures 2x3 meters and as
thin as a chipboard. The making of Basey banig
Western involves two processes. One is making the
Visayas
“base mat” by the paraglara (weavers). The
Central
second one is embroidery stage where
Visayas additional design is stitched on the mat.
Mat weaving in Basey is an ancient tradition
Eastern that still thrives up to this day, also due to the
Visayas increase in demand for this product. It is not
just used as asleeping or sitting mat, but as a
primary material for wall and ceiling panels,
furniture, matting, framed decords, bags,
footwear, and many others.
 Bamboo Crafts of Tanauan
Bamboo craft making in Tanauan, Leyte is mostly a family enterprise. They produce various items,
largely furniture pieces, out of bamboo with rattan. During the preproduction, the craftsmen gather
Mimaropa and select bamboo from Tanauan and other neighboring towns. These bamboos go into the process
of air-drying and treatment durability. The actual production follows a series of steps from cutting
the bamboo into desired length and sized, shaving, splitting, boring holes, assembling the bamboo
Western pieces together, smoothing the surface and varnishing. Designs are embedded on the surface of the
Visayas bamboo using decorative torching. The products can be sold either rough-finished or well-finished.
Central
Visayas

Eastern
Visayas
 Tanauan Pottery
Tanauan also has an age-old tradition of
pottery. It has been a source of income for the
Mimaropa locals where they create jar, gardening pots,
cooking pots, bricks, and other material made
out of fine clay. After typhoon Yolanda that
Western greatly devastated the province, the demand for
Visayas clay products, specifically the bricks, has
increased. However, the potters of Tanauan are
Central facing a dilemma because the quality of soil
Visayas
downgraded when the mountain-scape has
changed due to the typhoon. The once pristine
Eastern
Visayas
material is now filled with pebbles and other
artifacts. But they have been doing their best to
keep the industry going and be able to address
the demand for clay products in their locality.
Thank You For
Listening
Group Members:
Andre Virrey
Lana Padiernos
Neyo Elijah Ganibi
Neshca Jeanina M.
Manuel