MINDANAO

MINDANAO
It is referred to as “The Land of Promise”.
It is the second largest (after Luzon) in the Philippines located at the
southernmost island in the Philippine archipelago.
It produced a unique Filipino artistic tradition as a result of animism and Islamic
religion fused together.
Activity: LOOP A WORD!
Find words that you considered as arts and crafts. Words are either in
vertical, horizontal, or diagonal. Encircle it.

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Lesson
ATTIRE, TEXTILES AND TAPESTRIES
1

A. Traditional Clothing of the B’laan

The Bilaan or B’laan is an ethnolinguistic group that inhabits some parts of South
Cotabato, North Cotabato and Davao del Sur. B’laan is a combination of two words, “bila” that
means house and “an” that means people. They are known for embroidery, brass ornament and
beadwork that are integrated in their traditional clothing.
Takmun – sequin-like capiz shells used to give s distinct design and color to their clothes.
Ikat – it is a process of dyeing fabric from B’laan, Bagobos and T’bolis where the yarns are tightly wrapped with string and dyed before weaving.
The textiles usually contain three colors: ✓ Shades of black or brown
✓ Red or darker shades of orange ✓ Ecru (color of undyed abaca)
B.Traditional Clothing of the Bagobo and the T’boli

The Bagobos are group of people that live in Davao. “Bago” means new
and “obo” means growth. T’boli or Tagabili to lowlanders are an animist
ethnic group inhabiting highland areas in southwestern Mindanao.

•T’nalak – is woven from deep brown abaca treated in the ikat process to
obtain intricate design. Only women are allowed to weave this fabric.
T’nalak Cloth
C.Traditional Clothing of the Maranao

The word Maranao means “People of the Lake”.

• Malong – is a traditional Filipino tube skirt that is made of hand-
woven or machinemade multicolored cotton cloth. It can be used
in different ways.
•Kapa Malong or Sambisa Malong – is a traditional dance
which demonstrates the various ways of wearing malong and its
uses.
D.The Traditional Clothing of the Yakans

Basilan is the home to the Yakans.

•Badjulapi – is a tight blouse with long sleeves

•Pinalantupan – a type of skirt that is layered over trousers
•Sawal – is the traditional tight-fitting trousers made of Yakan
fabric characterized by its vertical stripes
•Seputangan – square cloth used by Yakans women as a head
cover or as belt
Lesson CRAFTS, ACCESSORIES AND
2 BODY ORNAMENTS

•Sarimanok - It is a legendary bird of the Maranao. It comes from the

words “sari” which means cloth and “manok” which means chicken. A
symbol of good fortune.
Okir - It refers to traditional and unique carving. Its name originated from old
Malayan word which means carve or “ukit”.
3. Wedding Attire from Yakan

For Male
Pis and Kandit – hand-woven head cloth and 15-meter belt or sash which serves as
protection from spears or knives.
•For Female
Short skirt over trousers
•Both
Saruk – hat worn to add elegance
•Ornaments
Maniktegiyas – a necklace or bracelet of beads from dried fruit seeds to protect
them from illness.
Maniksembulan – necklace or bracelets made of bamboo stems cut into short
pieces, they serve as additional protection.
Pegupaan – bamboo container for chewing betel nut
Lutuan – A small bronze box with engravings
carried at the waist

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4. T’boli Accessories
a. Hilot – is a heavy brass belt worn by women during festivals.
b. Suwatlmimotis – is a wooden comb with colored
glass beads hanging from it, worn towards the back of
the head.
5. Brass Making
a. Kulintang – is a musical instrument composed of eight different sized brass gongs laid
upon a wooden rack.
Assessment

Directions: Fill each blank with the correct answer. Write your answer on the blank.
_______________1. A traditional dance which demonstrates the various ways of wearing a malong and its uses.
_______________2. Sacred cloth which is exchanged during marriages and used as a cover during births.
_______________3. The traditional tight-fitting trousers made of a Yakan fabric characterized by its vertical
stripes design.
_______________4. Sequin-like capiz shells used to give a distinct design and color to their clothes.
_______________5. Most common material used by the ethnolinguistic groups in Mindanao for weaving cloth.
_______________6. A process of dyeing the fabric in which the yarns have been tie-dyed before weaving.
_______________7. A square cloth used by the Yakan women as a head cover or as belt.
_______________8. The common color tones found in a Bagobo's t'nalak.
_______________9. The common color tones found in a t'boli's t'nalak.
_______________10. They are known as “People of the Lake”.
 Directions: Match Column A with the correct answer in Column B. Write only the letter of your answer on the blank.

Column A Column B

______1. The legendary bird of the Maranao which is said to be a symbol of good fortune.
a. Sarimanok
______2. It came from an old Malayan word which means carve or "ukit" in Filipino. b. Kandit

______3. It serves as protection from spears and knives during combat and may be fastened c. Manik tegiyas
around the trousers.
d. Okir
______4. It is a bamboo container for the paraphernalia used in chewing betel nut.
e. hilot
______5. A heavy brass belt commonly worn by T'boli women during festivals. f. Kulintang

g. pegupaan
women during festivals.
h. Suwat lmimotis
______6. A wooden comb with seed beads hanging from it. It is worn toward the back of the head. i. Pis and Kandit
______7. An instrument that consists of a row of small brass or bronze gongs horizontally laid upon a j. Lutuan
wooden rack.

______8. A charmed necklace or bracelet made from fruits and flowers beaded together to protect them
from illness.

______9. A small bronze box with engravings carried at the waist

______10. It is hand-woven head cloth and 15-meter belt or sash which serves as protection from spears or
knives.
Activivity
•“T’nalak Design”

• The different ethno-linguistic groups of Mindanao have distinct cultures and traditions as displayed
in their arts and crafts. Their art forms can be easily recognized through the use of different
materials, patterns, colors and design motifs. To show appreciation to their arts and crafts, do the
following activity.
1. Create a textile pattern that represents an image from your dream patterned from the T’nalak
design.
2. Draw this on a piece of oslo paper using different colors such as red, white, and black. Once you
are done, discuss your artwork with the group and present the design as if it is a part of your
attire.
 Criteria 4pts 3pts 2pts Below Average 1pt
Rubrics 5pts Excellent Above Average Average Unsatisfactory

With a little more effort, the work The student showed average
could have been outstanding; lacks craftsman- ship; adequate, but not as
finishing good as it could have been; a bit
touches careless

The student showed below average The student showed poor

Craftsmansh ip/ Skill The artwork was beautifully and craftsmanship; evidence of laziness or
craftsmanship; lack of pride in finished
Consistency patiently done. lack of under- standing
work.

Illustrates/ shows
original ideas and interpretation s of the
given
activities or artworks and innovates on
materials used

Shows
original ideas and interpretation s but
Creativity/ Originality
does not innovate on the materials
used
The student tries an idea, but it lacks
Does not try new idea nor innovate on The student shows no evidence of
originality, does not innovate on the
the materials used. original thought.
materials used.

The activity is finished and passed on

time but needs many improvement
s.
The activity is finished and passed on
The activity is beautifully and neatly time but The artwork was passed on time but The artwork is unfinished and was not
Effort and Perseveran ce shows lack of
finished and passed on time. unfinished. passed on time.
effort