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.

Explore the traditional arts and crafts of the Philippines, including bamboo decorations, straw folding, and traditional cookies. Learn about the techniques and processes involved in creating these unique pieces of art. From bamboo arches to intricately folded straw designs, discover the beauty of Filipino craftsmanship.