Questions and Answers
The colorful double-layered tepo mat of the Sama of Tawi-Tawi is made of ______ leaves.
pandan
In Itbayat, Batanes, baskets made of nito and bamboo are used as a head sling to carry ______.
harvests
In the Ilocos region, bamboo strips are woven to create fish traps called ______.
bubo
Tattoos were believed to protect the individual from ______.
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The illustrated manuscript called the Boxer Codex featured representations of various ______ groups.
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The T'boli are known to wear brass chains, bells, and colorful ______ to complete their ensemble.
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The lotoans or betel nut boxes are made of brass or ______ produced chiefly by the Maranao.
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Textured designs of rhombuses, spirals, circles, and tendrils can be found on the exterior of functional ______.
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Study Notes
Weaving Traditions in the Philippines
- Langkit textiles: Traditional textiles woven by the Maranao people in Lanao del Sur, showcasing intricate patterns and designs.
- Mat and basket weaving: Common practices in Filipino culture, expanding beyond textiles to include utilitarian objects.
- Tepo mat: A colorful double-layered mat made from pandan leaves, created by the Sama of Tawi-Tawi, exemplifying everyday items with artistic significance.
- Itbayat baskets: Ovaloid baskets crafted from nito and bamboo, serving as head slings to transport agricultural harvests.
- Agricultural tools: Weaving techniques are adapted for making practical items, such as fish traps known as bubo, created from sturdy bamboo in the Ilocos region.
Body Ornamentation and Adornment
- Early Filipino adornment: Aesthetic practices included wearing jewelry and tattoos, indicating social status and cultural identity.
- Boxer Codex: A 16th-century manuscript illustrating various ethnolinguistic groups, depicting clothing and adornments of an upper-class Tagalog couple and heavily tattooed Visayans.
- Tattoo significance: Tattoos among the Visayans believed to shield individuals from evil spirits and symbolize maturity and courage.
- Tattooing practices: Other Philippine groups practicing tattooing include the Kalinga, Kankanay, Ibaloy, and Ifugao, reflecting a broader Southeast Asian tradition.
- Jewelry as attraction: Jewelry worn not only for beauty but also to enhance appeal to potential partners, regarded as pleasing to deities.
- T'boli adornments: Notable for wearing brass chains, bells, and colorful beads, creating elaborate traditional outfits.
Metalwork and Craftsmanship
- Maranao metalwork: Known for lotoans or betel nut boxes, made from brass or bronze, often intricately designed.
- Decorative designs: Textures featuring rhombuses, spirals, circles, and tendrils are common, demonstrating detailed craftsmanship.
- Lost wax process: A specialized metal casting technique used to create complex designs, involving molds filled with liquefied metal, resulting in functional yet artistic containers.
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Explore the diverse weaving techniques of various ethnic groups in the Philippines. From the colorful tepo mats of the Sama to the intricate baskets of Itbayat, this quiz covers the artistic value and functional use of woven items in everyday life. Test your knowledge on textiles, mats, and baskets representative of Philippine culture.
