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Match the following handicraft items with their descriptions:
Maitum jars = Earthenware secondary burial pots with anthropomorphic head-shaped covers Banton cloth = Woven from red, black, and white abaca threads, estimated to be 400 years old Calado = Wood carving technique used for furniture Tabon Cave pottery = Pottery with a lid featuring two human figures on a boat
Match the following time periods with the corresponding handicraft developments:
Before the Spanish colonial period = Evidence of early Filipinos craftsmanship discovered in caves and burial places Spanish colonial period = Handicraft flourished as religious items, with prominent crafts like sculpture, wood carving, and embroidery American occupation = Handiwork or skills introduced in the primary curriculum, with differentiated teaching by gender 5000 years ago = Handicraft industry in the Philippines started to emerge
Match the following artisans with their corresponding handicrafts:
Master potters = Tabon Cave pottery with a structural design featuring a lid with two human figures on a boat Carpenters = Furniture carvings and ornaments Weavers = Banton cloth woven from red, black, and white abaca threads Embroiderers = Calado applied to clothes and undergarments
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Study Notes
Handicraft in the Philippine Economy
- Handicraft is recognized as a valuable product and skill in the Philippine economy, integrated into the educational system due to its relationship with arts.
- According to UNESCO and International Bureau of Education, studying art and handicraft encourages appreciation of nature, life, production, and art, and is an important means for aesthetic, intellectual, and moral education.
Cultural Significance
- Handicraft has played a crucial role in preserving the culture and tradition of the Philippines.
- Examples of traditional handicrafts include the "taklub" or bamboo baskets used by fishermen in Tacloban, and similar baskets used by the Bagobo tribe in Davao.
- The Philippine Chamber of Handicraft Industries has been organized to promote the handicraft industry in the country.
Economic Contribution
- Handicraft contributes significantly to the economic development of the Philippines through job creation and employment.
- The handicraft industry provides employment opportunities for artisans and employees, and generates additional income for the country through international market sales.
History of Handicraft
- Handicraft in the Philippines is almost 5,000 years old, with evidence of early Filipino craftsmanship found in caves and burial places of ancient Philippine tribes.
- Examples of ancient handicrafts include the 29 earthenware Maitum jars, which depict varied facial expressions, and the pottery found in Tabon Cave, Palawan.
- Handicraft flourished during the Spanish colonial period, with prominent handicrafts including sculpture, wood carving, metal craft, embroidery, and weaving.
Educational Development
- The introduction of handiwork or skills in the primary curriculum during the American occupation paved the way for the growth of handicraft in the country.
- The teaching of handicraft was initially differentiated by gender, with carpentry taught to boys and embroidery, such as Calado, taught to girls.
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This quiz assesses your understanding of the value of handicraft in the Philippine economy and its integration in the educational system. It explores the relationship between handicraft and arts, as well as its role in aesthetic, intellectual, and moral education.
