Arts of Luzon

Highlands

Knowledge Rating Scale

What do you know about the art of
the people from Luzon? Complete
the KRS chart below. It will help
you start thinking on what you
know about the arts of Luzon. Put
a check under the column that
represents your answer.

Individual
Activity

Pictures
Analysis
10 Mins.

Why are the

different indigenous
people of the
Philippines
excellent in arts
and crafts?

Art is part of the life of the

indigenous people of the
Philippines. This shown in the
things that they used
everyday, which are rich in
traditional colors and
patterns. These art forms
reflect their tribal
background.

Why is
weaving
popular
among tribal
people?

Native Filipinos weaved using fibers

from:
Abaca
Pineapple
Cotton
Bark cloth

to produce cloth
Rugs
Baskets
Hats

Many tribal people wear woven hats

for protection against the strong
heat of the sun. The farmers of he
Bontoc region wear the traditional
straw hats called the salakot.

Gaddang textile
Isabela/Cagayan

Bontoc
textile

How is the
weaving of the
various cultural
groups done?

PASIKING
A form of
woven
backpack.

Spanish colonization
Filipinos used fabric called NIPIS to weave
white clothing. These were weaved with
decorative, flower designs.

What is mat
weaving?
Mat weaving is a
centuries- old folk art
practice of our
forefathers.

BURI
-considered stronger
and cooler

What is basket making?

Use for:
Storage food
Hunting
Transport grain
To catch
Store fish
Natural fibers like rattan are used
as materials.

Rattan

Why do native Filipinos

create pots?
Native Filipinos
created ceramic
jars to hold their
dead relatives and
loved ones.

Pottery
-water vessels
-plates
-cups

What are the Ifugaos

famous art works?

Cordillera in Northern Luzon

Excellent in:
1. Weavers
2. Potterers
3. Skillful craftsmen

Group Assignment:
Ifugaos famous art
works
Group 1-2 Ifugao Woodcarvings
Group 3-4 Textile weavings of
the Ifugaos
Group 5-6 Ifugaos basket
weaving