Arts and Crafts of Mindanao

What is the traditional cultural dress of the Yakan called?

• Malong

• Semmek

• T'nalak

• Sarong

What is the distinct ceremonial attire of Bagobo made of?

• Ikat textiles

• Cotton fabric

• Silk fabric

• Polyester fabric

What is the MOST distinct characteristic of the T’boli accessory, Hilot?

• It is furnished with ball-bearings.

• It is hung from a distinctive brass.

• It uses vines and geometric patterns.

• It has triangular amulets with symbols.

Which of the following is described as a special textile woven from abaca fibers used by Bagobo people?

• ikat

• malong

• seputangan

• t’nalak

Which of the following characteristics BEST describes the malong of Maranao?

• It is woven from abaca and embellished with embroidery, buttons, and beads.

• It is a woven fabric with complicated beadworks and beautiful brass ornaments.

• It is woven using deep brown abaca treated in the ikat process to achieve an intricate design.

• It is a hand-made or machine made multi colored cotton cloth, bearing a variety of geometric or floral design.

What is the traditional hand woven tube skirt of the Maranao called?

• Sarong

• Malong

• T'nalak

• Semmek

Which of the following is defined as a process of dyeing the fabric where the yarns are wrapped with strings and dyed before weaving?

• badjulapi

• ikat

• malong

• pinalantupan

What okir pattern depicts a leaf?

• dapal

• pako

• poyok

• todi

Which of the following ornaments is believed to protect one’s life from illness caused by evil spirits?

• anting-anting

• maniksembulan

• maniktegiyas

• pegupaan

Which of the following is a piece of cloth worn like a turban to protect one’s self from the rain?

• kayab

• maniksembulan

• maniktegiyas

• Pegupaan