Mindanao – referred to as “the land of Promise”.
It is the second largest (after Luzon) in the Philippines
located at the southernmost island in the Philippine archipelago.
Arts and Crafts of Mindanao – Attire, Textiles and Tapestries
Lumad of Mindanao are strongly influenced by the Malayo-Polynesian arts.
Lumad is a Cebuano Term meaning “native” or Indigeneous”.
Bilaan or B’laan
A. Traditional Clothing of the B’laan
The Bilaan or B’laan is an ethnolinguistic group that inhabits some parts of South Cotabato, North
Cotabato and Davao del Sur.
B’laan is a combination of two words, “bila” that means house and “an” that means people. They are
known for embroidery, brass ornament and beadwork that are integrated in their traditional clothing.
Takmun – sequin-line Capiz shell used to give a distinct design and color to their clothes.
Ikat – it is process of dyeing fabric from B’laan, Bagobos and T’boli where the yarns are tighly wrapped
with string and dyed before weaving.
Bagobo and T’boli Ethnic Group
B. Traditional Clothing of the Bagobo and T’boli
The Bagobo are group of people that live in Davao. “Bago means new and obo means growth.
T’boli or tagabili to lowlanders are animist ethnic group inhabiting highlands areas in southwestern
Mindanao.
T’nalak – is woven from deep brown abaca treated in the ikat process to obtain intricate design.
- Mean wear t’nalak short, undershirt and t’nalak coat.
- Women wear wrap-around t’nalak skirts and blouses. Colors are red, brown and black
Manobo
C. Traditional Clothing of Manobo
The Manobos live in many provinces of Mindanao like Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon, Davao regions, North
and South Cotabato and Saranggani Islands.
Manobo is the Hispanic form of Manuvu, which means people.
Mandaya
D. Traditional Clothing of Mandaya
Another ethnic group in southeastern Mindanao known for their colorful and beautiful jewelries and
clothing decorations.
The Mandaya are found throughout Davao Oriental and Davao del Norte, Mindanao. Their names
denotes the “first people upstream” and derived from man “first” and daya “upstream or upper portion
or a river”.
Tiruray Ethnic Group
E. Traditional Clothing of the Tiruray
Tiruray is combination of tiru “place of origin birth” or residence” and ray “from daya, meaning “upper
part of a stream or river.”)
The Islamic of Mindanao are traditions were first introduces to the Malays of the southern Philippines in
the 14th Century.
F. Maranao Islamic Group
Traditional Clothing of Maranao
The word Maranao means “People of the Lake”. This is because many of them reside along the great
Lanao Lake.
Malong – is a traditional Filipino tube skirt that that is made of hand-woven or machine made
multicolored cotton cloth. It is attractive because of its bright colors and various designs like okir.
Kapa Malong or Sambisa Malong – is a traditional dance which demonstrated the various ways of
wearing malong and its uses.
Most of their arts and crafts were patterned after Okir
Other arts works Sarimanok.
Maguindanao Islamic Group
G. Traditional Clothing of Maguindanao
Also called “people of the flood plain”.
They lived in a flooded-prone area of the Cotabato Province.
They engage in agriculture and fishing
Know for their skills in weaving fine mats and baskets
YAKAN ISLAMIC GROUP
H. Traditional Clothing of the Yakan
Basilan is the home to the Yakans.
Badjulapi – is a tight blouse with long sleeves.
Pinalantupan – a type of skirts that is layered over trousers
Sawal – is the traditional tight-fitting trousers made of Yakan fabric characterized by its vertical stripes.
Seputangan – square cloth used by Yakans women as a head cover or as belt.
TAUSUG ISLAMIC GROUP
I. Traditional Clothing of the Tausugs
Tausug is a combination of tau (person) and suug (the old nam of Jolo Island).
They are sometimes called “people of the current.”
This is because many of them live near bodies of eater.
Tausugs are the first tribe in the archipelago to be converted to Islam.
CRAFTS, ACCESSORIES, BODY ORNAMENTS AND ARCHITECTURE
ARTS AND CRAFTS
SARIMANOK – it is a legendary bird of the Maranao. It comes from the words “sari” which means cloth
and “manok” which means chicken. A symbol of good fortune.
Okir – It refers to traditional and unique carving. It name originated from old Malayan word which
means carve or “ukit”.
Used as decorative elements in architecture.
ACCESSORIES
T’boli Accessories
A. Hilot – is a heavy brass belt worn by women during festivals
B. Suwatlmimotis – is a wooden comb with colored glass beads hanging from it,
ARCHITECTURE
The Panolong is a carved wing-like ornament of a Torongon flaring out from the beams in the front of
the house and is adorned with the okir motif.
Grand Mosque of Cotabato – the largest mosque in the Philippines, named after Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah
Balanghai – also known as balangay or Butuan boat, is a large wooden boat used by the pre-colonial
Filippino for trade or migration.
Vinta – Muslim history and culture. These boats are colorful, small and not meant to be used for long
ocean travel, they are used for livelihood activities.
1. The legendary bird of the Mindanao said to be a symbol of good fortune.
2. It came from an old Malayan word which means carve or “ukit” in Filipino.
3. A carved wing-like ornament of a Torogan flaring out from the beams in the front of the house and is
adorned with okir motif.
4. The ancestral house of the upper-class Maranao; dwelling place of the datu along with his wives and
children.
5. A heavy brass belt commonly worn T’boli women during festivals.
6. It is a process of dyeing the fabric from B’laan, Bagobos and T’bolis tribes.
7. A textiles women frm deep brown abaca treated in the ikat process to obtain intricate design.
8. A sequin-like capiz shells used to gives distinct design and color to their clothes
9. An Islamic group means “People of the Lake”.
10, A traditional Filipin tube skit of Maranao.
Answer:
1. Sarimanok
2. Okir
3. Panolong
4. Torogan
5. Hilot
6. Ikat
7. T’nalak
8. Takmun
9. Maranao
10. Malong
