Philippine Folk Arts and Crafts

Art Techniques and Materials

• Puni (Bulacan) is a decorative technique that uses leaf fronds folding and Straw Folding to create art.
• Singkaban (Malolos, Bulacan) is a bamboo art form that creates decorated bamboo arches to welcome signage.
• Saniculas (Pampanga) is a type of cookie that uses an imprint of San Nicolas de Tolentino, the miracle healer.
• Polvoron Molder is a kitchen tool used to mold powder for polvoron.

Art Forms and Styles

• Minimalism is an artistic movement that aims to remove unnecessary elements.
• Found Objects is an art style that uses discarded materials to create new art.
• Large-Scale Art refers to the creation of huge artworks to express a message or idea.

Local Materials

• Abaca, also known as Manila hemp, is extracted from the leaf sheath around the trunk of the abaca plant and is commonly found in Mindanao and Bicol Region.
• Coconut Shells are used for various purposes, including wood carving and cooking utensils, and are commonly found in Davao Region and Mindanao.
• Bamboo is a type of grass that is used for building structures, such as bridges, houses, and scaffolding, and is commonly found in Maasin, Iloilo.
• Capiz/Kapis shells are used for decorative purposes and are commonly found in coastal waters.
• Rattan is a vine-like palm that is used for creating furniture and other structures, and is commonly found in Western Visayas and Mindanao.
• Dried Leaves are used to create artistic mats or banig.
• Plant Seeds can be acquired from farms and rural areas or bought commercially.
• Rocks and Sand are abundant materials that can be used for various purposes.
• Junk refers to discarded materials that can be used for creative purposes.

Production Methods

• Objectives or goals refer to the end-result or outcomes of a production.
• Procedures refer to the step-by-step activities that need to be done.
• Manpower assignment refers to the person assigned for a particular activity.
• Target date of finish refers to the activity's date of completion.
• Materials refer to the artwork to be produced and presented to the audience, as well as machine equipment and physical materials used in production.
• Manpower refers to the production team, including concept writers, researchers, and directors.