Traditional Folk Arts in the Philippines

Traditional Folk Arts

• Folk Architecture represents the traditional styles of houses built by different cultural groups in the Philippines.
• Bahay Kubo also known as "K a m a l i g", is a stilt house constructed using bamboo mats and a thatched roof.
• Bal e/Ifugao Ho u s e is a one-room house with an attic, often overlooking rice terraces.
• Ivat an Ho u s e found in the Batanes Islands, are characterized by limestone walls and cogon roofs, known for their strength to withstand typhoons and earthquakes.
• Torog a n o r M a r ana o H o us e, literally translates to "a p l a c e f o r sleeping". This house signifies status and is typically inhabited by the elites of the M a r a n a o tribes.
• adj ao S ti lt h o u se s a nd B oa t h ou s e are also referred to as “lep a ” or fl o a t i ng homes. Platforms are built at both ends of the boat for fishing and kitchen areas.

Maritime Transports

• W oo d en B an ca is a small boat commonly used by people living near the coast, sometimes decorated.
• Vinta is a traditional boat crafted by the S a m a -Tr a ja u ( B a d ja o ) and M o r os in the Su l u a r c h i p e l a g o, Z a m b oa n g a peninsula, and S o u th er n Mindanao.

Weaving, Textile, and Fabric Art

• Piña F a br i c manufacturing is a popular industry in Akl a n, often used in B a r o’ t S a ya a n and B a r on g.
• T’nalak W o ven Cl o th is woven by T ’ bo l i w o m en of L a ke Sebu, Sou t h C o ta b a to , i nd a n a o. The intricate patterns are believed to be inspired by dreams.
• Ti ng k e p B a s ke t s crafted by the P a l a ’w a n c o m m u n i ty have both practical and spiritual purposes, serving as storage and homes.They are also sometimes referred to as L i n a m i n e t K u n d u.