Arts and Crafts of Mindanao

1. Referred as the “Land of promise,” is the second-largest and southernmost island in the Philippine archipelago.

• Luzon

• Visayas

• Mindanao

2. It is an ethnolinguistic group that inhabits some parts of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, and Davao del Sur.

• Bagobos

• B'laan

• Yakans

3. It is a process of dyeing the fabric where yarns are tightly wrapped with strings and dyed before weaving.

• Takmun

• Tinalak

• Ikat

4. It is woven from deep brown abaca treated in the “ikat” process to obtain intricate designs. Only women allowed to weave this fabric.

• Takmun

• Tinalak

• Ikat

5. “People of the Lake,” referring to people who occupy the lands surrounding Lake Lanao.

• Bagobos

• Maranao

• B'laan

6. The “Bagani” (hero/warrior)wear these blood-red clothes and a head kerchief which represents their courage.

• Tinalak

• Ikat

• Tangkulu

7. A tribe who live in and around Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, is famous for their complicated beadwork, wonderful woven fabrics, and beautiful brass ornaments.

• Tiboli

• Maranao

• Yakan

8. A traditional Filipino tube skirt that is made of hand-woven or machine-made multi-colored cotton cloth, bearing a variety of geometric or floral designs.

• Ikat

• Malong

• Takmun

9. Basilan is the home to this tribe. They are popular for their skills in weaving.

• Maranao

• Tiboli

• Yakans

10. It’s a square cloth used by the Yakan women as a head cover or as a belt.

• Seputangan

• Sawal

• Badjulapi