Tle Handicrafts by Region Research by Elna Engcong
Tle Handicrafts by Region Research by Elna Engcong
Tle Handicrafts by Region Research by Elna Engcong
Traditional arts like weaving, metal smith, pottery, woodcarving and gold
smith are famous all over the country and are valued both by the locals and tourists.
Handicrafts are important in several significant ways. First, items like rugs,
jewellery, hand-carved wood and ceramics all tell a story. They represent the
identity of the people who made them and give a window into their lives and
namely, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan. The regional center is
the City of San Fernando.It's known for its historic sites, beaches and the
is done with just the use of the potter's skillful hands and
provinces, namely, Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino. The
breathtaking rolling hills, high mountains, great beaches, and amazing caves.
1.BAKKWAT
2.IGUIG POTTERY
reveals that the heritage handicraft of pottery and brick-making very much lives on to
this day.
REGION III – Central Luzon
Central Luzon, officially designated as Region III, is an administrative region
namely, Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales, as
well as 2 highly urbanized cities. The regional center is the City of San Fernando.
Central Luzon is rich in timber and mineral resources (both metallic and
non-metallic).
1.PAMPANGA’S PAROL
2.SINGKABAN
provinces, namely, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, and Rizal, as well as 1 highly
piñata while our native town in Paete, Laguna calls it taka. Higantes measures four
under the Luzon island group. It covers 5 provinces, namely, Marinduque, Occidental
1.NITO BASKET
2.MARBLE POTTERY
the Philippines grouped under the Luzon island group. It covers 6 provinces, namely,
1.ABACA HANDICRAFTS
products such as
region in the Philippines occupying the western section of the Visayas. It covers 6
provinces, namely, Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental,
as well as 2 highly urbanized cities. The regional center is the City of Iloilo.
1.PATADYONG
2.PINA WEAVING
region in the Philippines occupying the central section of the Visayas. It covers 4
provinces, namely, Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, as well as 3 highly
1.BAKAT
shape.
region in the Philippines occupying the eastern section of the Visayas. It covers 6
provinces, namely, Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar, and
Southern Leyte, as well as 1 highly urbanized city. The regional center is the City of
Tacloban.
1.BANIG
Samar.
REGION IX – Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga Peninsula, officially designated as Region IX, is an administrative
provinces, namely, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga
Sibugay, as well as 1 highly urbanized city (Zamboanga City) and the component city
1.YAKAN WEAVING
of Lamitan, Basilan.
2.SEMMEK
island.
REGION X – Northern Mindanao
Northern Mindanao, officially designated as Region X, is an administrative
Occidental, and Misamis Oriental, as well as 2 highly urbanized cities. The regional
1.MAT WEAVING
of culture and daily life. Each weaver spends her day going through the intricate
process of weaving the circular and colorfully decorated mats, each with a design
unique to the weaver. Unlike most rectangular textiles that can be woven using a
loom, the ikam is woven spiraling outward from the center and therefore must be
provinces, namely, Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley), Davao del Norte, Davao del
Sur, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental, as well as 1 highly urbanized city. The
1. MALONG
formal wear.
Kudarat, as well as 1 highly urbanized city (General Santos) and the independent
1.T’NALAK
namely, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and
Surigao del Sur, as well as 1 highly urbanized city. The regional center is the City of
Butuan.
1.MAMADYANG
dining room.
2.BAUR
well as 16 highly urbanized cities. The regional center is the City of Manila.
NCR but there are a lot of handicraft stores on every city in NCR!!!
CAR– Cordillera Administrative Region
Cordillera Administrative Region, officially designated as CAR, is an
Luzon. It covers 6 provinces, namely, Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and
Mountain Province, as well as 1 highly urbanized city. The regional center is the City
of Baguio.
1.CORDILLERA SCULPTURES
fuzzy in appearance.
BARMM – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, officially designated
as BARMM, is an administrative region in the Philippines grouped under the
Mindanao island group. It covers 5 provinces, namely, Basilan, Lanao del Sur,
Maguindanao, Sulu, and Tawi‑Tawi. The regional center is the City of Cotabato.
1.INAUL
Inaul, literally meaning woven, is a handmade fabric with
designs handed down from generation to generation.
2.PIS SIYABIT
Pis Siyabit is a Tausug woven head-cloth made
from cotton or silk (or with gold threads)
characterized with intricate geometric patterns of
colors segmented into the smallest squares,
triangles and diamonds.