ARTS AND CRAFTS

OF MINDANAO
Grade 7 – 3rd Quarter
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MINDANAO (n.)

Mindanao is the second largest island of The

Philippines at the southern end of the archipelago. It’s
culture consists of mostly Muslim or “Moro” people. It is
also composed of other ethnic groups such as the
Maranao, Tausug, Banguingi, and indigenous tribes
known as Lumad.
 Regions Caraga Region

Northern Mindanao

Zamboanga Peninsula

SOCCSKSARGEN Region

Davao Region
ARMM Region
 Balanghay
The Balangay (formerly synonymous with
Butuan boat) is a plank boat adjoined by a
carved-out plank edged through pins and dowels. It
was first mentioned in the 16thCentury in the Chronicles of
Pigafetta, and is known as the oldest watercraft found in the
Philippines.
The balangay was the first wooden watercraft excavated in
Southeast Asia and is evidence of early Filipino craftsmanship and their
seamanship skills during pre-colonial times.
 Vinta

The vinta (locally known as lepa-lepa or sakayan) is a traditional

boat from the Philippine island of Mindanao. The boats are made by
Sama-Bajau and Moros living in the Sulu Archipelago, Zamboanga
peninsula, and southern Mindanao. It has a sail with assorted vertical
colors that represents the colorful culture and history of the Muslim
community. These boats are used for inter-island transport of people and
goods.
 Malong
The malong is a traditional "tube
skirt" made of handwoven or machine-
made multi-colored cotton cloth, bearing
a variety of geometric or okir designs.
The malong is directly akin to the sarong
worn by peoples in other parts
of Maritime Southeast
Asia (Malaysia, Brunei, East
Tim
or
etymological cognate of the Polynesian
and (loin cloth).
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 Brasswares
Kulintang, gongs and even the
elaborate designs of a Muslim jar are
brasswares popularly made in Mindanao,
particularly the oldest city in the region,
Cotabato City.
 Okir
Okir or okkil is the term for
geometric and flowing designs (often based
on an elaborate leaf and vine pattern) and folk
motifs that can be usually found in Maranao
and Muslim-influenced artwork, especially in
the southern Philippines, and in some parts
of Southeast Asia.
Panolong

Is a wing like design of a vernacular house in

Maranao called Torogan. These are ends of the floor beams that
projects and splay out like tringular butterfly wings on the
façade and side elevations.
 The Torogan is a traditional Toroga
residence of the reigning Sultan of the
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Maranaw people and his family. It is where
the community traditionally gathers for
wedding, thanksgiving rites, enthronement,
and vigils for the dead. Torogan is no
ordinary home specially to a regular
Maranaw family because it was a symbol
of high social status.
Sarimanok
The Sarimanok is a legendary bird of
the Maranao people who
from originate a major
Mindanao,
the Philippines. It comes
island
from the
in words "sari"
and "manok." "Sari" means cloth or garment,
which is generally of assorted colors. Manòk
means "chicken"
 Yakan’s Fabric and Face Make-up

The Yakan are an

indigenous Muslim tribe native to
the tropical island of Basilan.
Located in the Sulu Archipelago in the
most southern region of the
Philippines. Yakan people are
recognized for their remarkable

technicolor geometric weaves and the distinctive face decorations

used in their traditional ceremonies. The Yakan are kind and loving people
that embody a non-materialistic culture and live in close-knit communities.
 Yakan Weaving

Yakan weaving uses bright, bold and often contrasting

colours in big symmetrical patterns. Inspiration for designs comes
from island living and Islamic sacred geometry.
 T’nalak
T'nalak is a traditional
cloth
found in Mindanao island made by a
group of people in Lake Sebu, South
Cotabato called T'bolis, Tboli people.
This traditional cloth is hand-woven made of
Abaca fibers which traditionally has three
primary colors, red, black and the original
color of the Abaca leaves.
 Pangalay

Pangalay (also known as Daling-

Daling or Mengalai in Sabah) is the
traditional “fingernail” dance of the Tausūg
people of the Sulu
Archipelago and Sabah. The also
dance
means offering from its Sanskrit origin pang-
alay. Mangalay which also means dance is
very similar to classical Balinese and Thai
dances.