CARMEN ACADEMY

ASIA INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

MAPEH-ARTS
QUARTER 1

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CRISZEL JOY C. HILARIO L.P.T
TEACHER
 Module 1:
Arts and Crafts of
Luzon
Attires, Fabrics
and Tapestries
Crafts and
Accessories and
Body
Ornamentation.
 MODULE 1
Arts and Crafts of Luzon
Attires, Fabrics and Tapestries
Crafts and Accessories and Body Ornamentation
Learning Competencies
1. The learner identifies characteristics of arts and crafts in specific areas in Luzon (e.g., papier
mâché [taka] from Paete, Ifugao wood sculptures [bul’ul], Cordillera jewelry and pottery,
tattoo, and Ilocos weaving and pottery [burnay], etc.)(A7EL-Ia-2) Arts and crafts help us
recognize the distinctiveness of a certain culture.
They show the kind of living, the resources available in a particular region, the beliefs
and traditions and the artistry and imaginative minds of the people in different places. This
module will aid you to discover the characteristics of arts and crafts in specific areas of Luz.
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
Arts and crafts help us recognize the distinctiveness of a certain culture.
They show the kind of living, the resources available in a particular region, the beliefs and traditions and
the artistry and imaginative minds of the people in different places.
This module will aid you to discover the characteristics of arts and crafts in specific areas of
Luzon –attire, fabric, tapestries, crafts, and body ornamentation. Let this module bring you to the
world of arts and crafts in Luzon highlands and lowlands.
Philippines is a rich country in terms of arts which shows the culture and tradition of different
regions. Through arts and crafts, folks from different localities are able to show their feelings, skills,
beliefs and way of living.

Learning Objectives

In this module, you will be able to:

1. Recognize attire, fabrics and tapestries, crafts and accessories, and body ornamentation
in highlands and lowlands of Luzon
2. Determine characteristics of attire, fabrics and tapestries, crafts and accessories, and
body ornamentation in highlands and lowlands of Luzon,
and
3. Appreciate the importance of the characteristics of attire, fabrics and tapestries, crafts
and accessories and body ornamentation in relation to highlands and lowlands of Luzon’s
culture.
PRE-TEST
Directions: Choose the best possible answer. Write only the letter of the correct answer on your answer
sheet.
1. A dizzying weaving design of Ilocanos that represents the waves of the sea.
A. kain C. binakol
B. ginaspalawanes D. inabel

2. A hand weaving technique of the Ilocanos that is produced using traditional wooden looms.
A. kain C. ikat
B. ginaspalawanes D. inabel

3. The southern Kalinga women’s wrap-around skirt or tapis.

A. kain C. binakol
B. ginaspalawanes D. inabel

4. A burial cloth woven by female elders of Mountain Province.

A. kadangyan C. bakwat
B. wanes D. calado 5

5. A clothes made by Gaddangs of Nueva Vizcaya, a belt used by mothers after giving birth.
A. kadangyan C. bakwat
B. wanes D. calado

6. A belt with designs composed of continuous zigzag patterns woven in double faced with
braided warps that end as tassels.
A. kain C. ikat
B. ginaspalawanes D. inabel
7. It has a design that are inspired by natural elements: patterns that depict different landforms,
the colors of nature and animals.
A. kain C. ikat
B. ginaspalawanes D. inabel
8. The word _________of Ilocanos is literally means “woven”.
A. kain C. ikat
B. ginaspalawanes D. inabel
WHAT IS It

 TEXTILE (Attire, Fabrics and Tapestries) Inabel

inabel is a handwoven fabric made by Ilocanos which is more popularly known as “Abel Iloco”. It comes
from the root word“abel” which means “to weave”. The word Inabel of Ilocanos literally means
“woven”. It is created by skilled artisans using traditional wooden looms. It comes with different
patterns inspired by nature. One of the most recognizable patterns of Inabel is Binakol (also
known as binakel, binakael, or binakul). Binakol (meaning “twill”) can be easily recognized by its
interlocked geometric patterns which represent the waves of the sea that protects people from
malevolent spirits.
KAIN
Kain is the basic dress for women of Cordillera region.
It is a type of wrap-around skirt (tapis in Tagalog)
Characterized by horizontal stripes bordered by
Decorated panels along the joins and edges, uses bright
Colors especially fiery red and embroidered with beads and shells.
Some kain used other colors like red, yellow, white, black and green
Which signify the color of things in nature.

Kadangyan
Kadangyan is a burial cloth for the rich people of Mountain Province.
It is a Cordilleran term which
literally means “rich”. In earlier days, only the grandmothers
were allowed to weave burial cloths (Kadangyan) but now,
any able weaver is allowed to weave burial cloths for the dead

Bontoc’s Fabric
The handwoven fabrics of Bontoc are characterized by different
geometric shapes and different shapes of things from nature.
Siniwsiwan is the Bontoc’s blanket and clothing wanes and
lufid and ginaspala wanes.
 Wanes and Lufid
Wanes and Lufid are costumes of Igorots from the Mountain
Province. Wanes is a long strips of handwoven loincloth (bahag) for men
and Lufid is a wrap-around skirt (tapis) for women. These clothes mirror
the personality of every Igorot and reflect their culture and traditions (ex:
religious practices and rituals).

Wanes

Ginaspala Wanes is a belt worn by a married women of

Bontoc and Kankana-y that has Inawin designs composed of
continuous zigzag pattern.

Lupid

Bakwat is a belt used by mothers after giving birth.

It is designed with white beads as accents and patterns of
rivers and mountains with bead works on the
central portion of the cloth. It is made by Gaddang
weavers of Nueva Vizcaya.
Bakwat

Tingguian designs are very meaningful for the people of Abra.

Their clothing has a simple linear designs but are assigned with
many meanings. Some of their textiles are reserved for use
only during special occasions such as birthgiving, weddings,
and harvesting. They use natural dyes from different trees and plants
(mahogany-red, jackfruit/ginger – yellow, narra - brown, malatayumindigo)

Tingguian Designs
Batangas Embroidery
Piňa and jusi are the traditional fabrics in Batangas.
In Taal, hand embroideries are characterized by a smooth
stitches, fine, composed of fine delicate shapes,
embossed, and durable. Barong is an embroidered
formal men's wear in the Philippines and it is the
most versatile apparel on special occasions like
weddings and formal affair.
 CRAFTS
Burnay (locally known as tapayan or banga)
is an earthenware jar crafted by a skillful potter
s with the use of potter’s wheel and kiln.
It is made by a grade- A clay and fine sand.
Burnay is commonly used for storage of water,
grains, fermented fish (bagoong), basi
(sugarcane wine), salt, and other condiments.
Burnay has small openings while those with bigger
mouths are called wangging.

Buri mat is the smoothy woven mat from Bolinao that is

made of dried leaves of palm (buri, raffia, and buntal),
dyed and woven.

Labba is a bowl-shaped coil basket of Kalinga that is

made from finely split rattan and nito vine.
It is used for carrying and storing rice or vegetables

The lingling-o or dinumug is a common ancient artifac

t symbolizing fertility, prosperity and love found in the
Ifugao, Bontoc and other Cordillera regions of the
northern Philippines. It has a negative space formed
That be considered the internal female reproductive system
— The womb and the birth canal.
This fertility symbol captured the feminine
Essence that nurtures life within itself and gives birth to it.

Vakul headdress is the headgear for Ivatan women of Batanes that is used to protect them from the heat
of the sun and rains.
Vests are worn by Ivatan men farmers. Vakul and vest are made from the leaves of vuyavuy, a tree
endemic to Batanes.

Singkaban
Singkaban of Bulacan is the art of creating an entrance
Arch and other decorative materials mainly from bamboo.

Pastillas Wrappers Pastillas of Bulacan is different from

other pastillas in the country. It has a unique, colorful and
intricately designed paper wrapper which is locally known
as “pabalat or borlas de pastillas

Other Bulacan arts and crafts include fire crackers, and goldsmith.

Kiping
Kiping is a traditional Filipino leaf-shaped wafer made from glutinous rice.
It originated from the City of Lucban, Quezon.
It is used to decorate houses during the Pahiyas Festival. It can be eaten grilled
Or fried and can be dipped in sugar, vinegar, or other sauce.
 The Bicol Region is abundant not only in natural fibers of abaca and raffia but
also in their own arts and crafts including baskets, bags, slippers, coin purses and other crafts. Their crafts
designs are simple but colorful.

Giant lanterns of Pampanga are known for their special features.

Before, giant lanterns of Pampanga uses papel de hapon for coverings
but were then innovated by using colored plastics as a material for covering.
In today’s ages, Pampagenos use fiber glass and homemade paper for their lanterns.
Every lantern has illuminated dancing lights that follow the beat of the
music and are controlled by a rotor. Lanterns also come in different designs and geometric patterns. On
the other hands, giant lanterns are created using steel frames and other locally available materials

ACCESSORIES AND BODY ORNAMENTATION Batok

Kalinga's tattooing is a form of art that is usually covering the chest and arms.
It is considered as a clothing and decorations of the Kalingas.
Batok is a thousand – year tattooing tradition that uses indigenous materials
like a charcoal mixed with water in a coconut shell, a thorn of a
citrus tree as a needle, a bamboo thorn holder,and a bamboo used to tap it.

Activity 1.

As a Filipino, it is good for us to know what arts and crafts are famous in a particular place. Write
the answer in the space provide.

______1. Ilocano’s handwoven fabric which comes from the root word “abel” meaning “to weave”
and inabel literally means “woven”.
_______2. A Kalinga women clothing, which
is wraparound skirt known as tapis in Tagalog. It is characterized by horizontal stripes bordered by
decorated panels along the joins and edges.
_______3. A belt used by the mothers after giving birth made by Gaddang weavers of Nueva Vizcaya.
_______4. Unglazed earthern jars with small openings used for storage of water, rice grains, salt, brown
sugar, local wine (basi) and bogoong ( fermented fish).
______5. A smoothy woven mat from Bolinao, Pangasinan. It is made from buri or raffia leaves.
_______6. A head gear used by the Ivatan women of Batanes that is used to protect them from the heat
of the sun and rain
_______7. A colorful sheets of thin rice wafers used to decorate houses in Lucban, Quezon during
Pahiyas Festival.
_______8. Another form of art that is usually covering the chest and arms and it is considered as a
clothing and decorations of the Kalingas
_______9. It has dancing lights controlled by a rotor inside it and has different designs using geometric
pattern
_______10. It is a symbol of fertility, prosperity and love of Ifugao.

Activity 2. Compare and Contrast

Can you identify the similarities and differences of the textile of Ilocos from the textile of
Cordillera Province? How about the textile of Cagayan Valley from the textile of Mountain
Province? Compare and contrast the types of textile according to their patterns, designs, colors,
and material used.

Textile of Ilocos Textile of Cordillera province

Textile of Ilocos Textile of Ilocos and Cordillera Textile of Cordillera

(Differences) Province (Differences)
(Commonalities)

1. How did the Filipino artists express their artistic expressions in textiles?
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2. In general, how can you describe their attire, fabrics and tapestries, crafts and accessories, and body
ornamentation?
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1 . What did you discover about the different arts and crafts of Luzon?
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2. How unique are the characteristics of attire, fabrics and tapestries, crafts and accessories and body
ornamentation of highlands and lowlands of Luzon?
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References
Siobal, Lourdes R., Ma. Honeylet A. Capulong, Ledda G. Rosenberger, Jeff Foreene M. Santos, Jenny C.
Mendoza, Cherry Joy P. Samoy, Rabboni C. Roxas, and Johanna Samantha T. Aldeguer-Roxas. 2017.
"Music and Arts Learner's Material." InMusic and Arts Learner's Material, by Lourdes R. Siobal, 43. Pasig
City. Department of Education.

Sources:
Jaime, Rommel. Singkaban Festival: A Showcase of Bulacan Culture and Artistry. Choose
Philippines.c2020. ABS-CBN Corporation. Quezon City, Philippines. Accessed May 27, 2020.
https://www.choosephilippines.com/do/festivals/1038/Singkaban-Bulacan Omehra. Fertility Symbols,
Feminine Principle and BA. Center for Babaylan Studies.c2018. Center for Babaylan Studies. Manila,

Philippines. Accessed August 21, 2019. http://www.babaylan.net/wordpress/baybayin and

decolonization./
 Arts

Quarter 1 – Module 2:

The Majestic
Architecture and
Sculpture of
Luzon
 MODULE 2
The Majestic Architecture and Sculpture of
Luzon
Learning Objectives In this module, you will be able to:

1. Recognize architectures, sculptures, and everyday objects in highlands and lowlands of

Luzon,
2. Determine the characteristics of architectures, sculptures, and everyday objects in
highlands and Lowlands of Luzon
3. Reflect on and derive the mood, idea, or message emanating from selected artifacts and
art objects, and
4. Appreciate the importance of the characteristics of architectures, sculptures
and everyday objects in relation to highlands and lowlands of Luzon’s culture.

WHAT IS IT
ARCHITECTURE
Calle Crisologo
Calle Crisologo is a narrow and cobbled
stoned 15th Century Spanish Street in
Vigan,Ilocos Sur and is considered to be one
of the heritage sites in the Philippines. It
is lined with antique houses, and shops
leading to the town's hundred-year-old
churches.
Vigan is considered as the “Intramuros of
the North”, which retains the Spanish
colonial architecture - a fullness of life on
the celebration of Festival of the Arts. The
Spanish-type houses in Calle Crisologo are
made of adobe, bricks, lime, terracotta,
hardwood floors, and windows of capiz
shells framed in wooden window panels
with huge, high-pitched roofs, large and
rectangular living rooms.

Tumauini Church is a Baroque church that was built in 1873

and can be found in municipality of Tumuini, Isabela.
The structure was built entirely of red bricks and done in the
style of Late Baroque or Early Rococo. It has a four-storey
bell tower that looks like a wedding cake. It is a Roman
Catholic Parish Church of San Matias Apostol and is
considered the most artistic brick structure in the country.
Spanish Gate, located in Olongapo City,
Zambales was built in 1885 and serves as the
entrance to the original Spanish naval station
that provides repair, ammunition, supply, and
medical support for ships. It has high walls
made from locally- quarried stone connected to
the south gate that faced the waterfront. It was
used as a jail during Spanish and American
occupation.

San Andres Apostol Parish Church

The San Andres Apostol Parish Church, popularly known as Masinloc
Church, is a 19th-century Baroque churchlocated at Brgy.
South Poblacion, Masinloc,Zambales. The church structure is a
standout among Spanish-era churches in the Central Luzon region
for having been builtwith coral stone instead of adobe stone.
It has saints’ niches, vertical windows, carved
niche of the town’s patron saint, and has carving of geometric shapes and medallions
on the pediment. Its belfry is designed like a circular template with lantern and cross.

Parish of the Three Kings

Parish of the Three Kings in Gapan City is a Roman
Catholic Church built in 1800s and is one of the biggest
and oldest churches in Nueva Ecija. It has huge side
doorways, with two standing images of their patron
saints on both sides and a mural of the Holy Trinity on
the ceiling with the style of Byzantine architecture. The
church is made of bricks, adobe and lime.

Saint Dominic De Guzman Parish

The Saint Dominic De Guzman Parish church
also known as Abay Chruch,
17th-century Baroque church located at
Brgy. Laon, Abucay, Bataan, Philippines. I
t was built in 1587 and was administered in 1588 by the
Dominicans. It is a Renaissance architecture with five-
layer bell tower defined by decorative balusters and
ornamented with semicircular arched windows.
It has single or coupled Doric columns, two saint niches in the main portal and one in the center.
SCULPTURE
Bul’ul is a wooden
sculpture also known as bulul or
tinagtaggu that represents the rice
granary spirits that guard the rice crop
of Ifugaos. It is a carved wooden
human figure with simplified forms
made from a narra tree which signifies
wealth, happiness, and well-being to
the Ifugao.

Paete in Laguna is considered

as the “ Woodcarving Capital of the
Philippines”. Paete is popular for the
carving culture of saints and other religious images,
decorative carvings of floral patterns and geometric designs.

Higantes are big papier mache caricatures of

humans that represent farmers and fishermen but
according to stories, the original higantes were
representation of hacienderos during the Spanish
colonial period. The higantes are rendered as a man
or woman in various costumes. Their faces give a
commanding look with their hands on the waist.The
earliest “ higantes” are composed of a father,
mother, and a child . It originated in the “Art
Capital of the Philippines”, the Angono, Rizal
Province.
Activity 1.

Direction: Complete the chart below based on the pictures of the Churches from Isabela, Nueva Ecija,
Bataan, and Zambales.
Church place Characteristics Internal
Picture of Churches Name /Design
(IndIgenous)/
External
(Foreign)
Influences
 1. Was it difficult to complete the chart? Why or why not?
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2. Which architecture/s do you find interesting? For what reason/s?

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3. Can you compare one of the ancient churches to the modern churches near your place? Cite the
commonalities and differences.
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4. What is the importance of studying the design and characteristic of architecture and sculpture of
Luzon in relation to our culture?
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5. In your perspective, is there a need to restore old churches? Why?
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Activity 3

Directions: Draw an architectural design of an antique house or traditional house. Put some
details on it that would reflect the unique characteristics of your place/ community. Take a photo
of your artwork and submit it to your facilitator through messenger, e-mail, or other media
platforms.
References
Siobal, Lourdes R., Ma. Honeylet A. Capulong, Ledda G. Rosenberger, Jeff Foreene M. Santos,
Jenny C. Mendoza, Cherry Joy P. Samoy, Rabboni C. Roxas, and Johanna Samantha T.
Aldeguer-Roxas. 2017. "Music and Arts Learner's Material." In
Music and Arts Learner's Material, by Lourdes R. Siobal, 43. Pasig City. Department of
Education.

Sources:
Singson, Reeza. Golden Hour on Calle Crisologo. GMA News Online. June 25, 2015. GMA
New. Quezon City, Philippines. Accessed August 21, 2019.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/travel/510270/golden-hour-on-callecrisologo/story/
Tejero, Constantino C. Tumauini Church of Isabela Stands Proud Amid Fragile Heritage Scene.
Lifestyle.INQ. May 18, 2015. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Philippines. Accessed August 22, 2019.
https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/193464/tumauini-church-ofisabela-stands-proud-amid-fragile-
heritage-scene/ Museum of Cordilleran Sculpture. Gallery of Exhibits.c2008. Banaue, Ifugao ,
Philippines. Accessed August 22, 2019
https://cordilleranmuseum.weebly.com/gallery-of-exhibits.html Philippines Carving Art.
Welcome to Paete, Laguna, Philippines. Philippine Carvings Art.com. c2013. CK
designs/Philippines carving art.com. Paete, Laguna, Philippines. Accessed August 22,
2019.https://www.philippinescarvingart.com/holy-weekimages/paete-the-wood-carving-capital-
in-the-philippines/
 ARTS
Quarter 1 – Module 3:

External (Foreign) and

Internal
(Local) influences to the Arts
and Crafts of Luzon
 Most Essential Learning Competency:

1. The learner incorporates the design, form, and spirit of the highland/lowland artifact and
object in one’s creation. A7PL-Ih-3

2. The learner traces the external (foreign) and internal (indigenous) influences reflected in the
design of an artwork and in the making of a craft
or artifact. A7PL-Ih-4

Lesson 3. External (Foreign) and Internal (Local) Influences to the Arts

and Crafts of Luzon

Now it is time for us to see the external (foreign) and internal (local) influences
to the Arts and Crafts of Luzon. These terms will help you understand what
made the Luzon arts unique with these foreign influences.

ARCHITECTURE

Calle
Crisologo is
a street with
Spanishtype
houses
along. These
houses along
this street in
Vigan Ilocos Sur feature huge, high-pitched roofs.
Large and
rectangular living rooms made of adobe, bricks, lime,
terracotta, hardwood floors,
and windows of capiz shells framed in wooden
window panels.

Arquitectura Mestiza - Are a type of hybrid architecture which combined wooden

frame and stone. Typical design of ancestral houses found in the Philippines or what
you call, bahay na bato.
Ecclesiastical Edifices - These are the facades of the colonial churches in the
Philippines wherein it incorporates the local designs such as flowers, tropical fruits,
and native designs carved to the walls. In some churches, there are Chinese influences
with the use of Chinese guard lions and dragon wood carvings in the interior of the
church.
Tumauini Church is in Tumauini,
Isabela. Distinct features of this church
are red bricks ornamented with carvings
of flowers, leaves, scallops, saints, and
religious symbols. Its curved pediment
made it unique among churches
constructed during the Spanish era.

CLOTHING

Ikat - Ikat weaving is one of the oldest styles of

Weaving used around the world and it is
widely used in Indonesia, South America, and
Japan.

POTTERY

Burnay - is an unglazed earthen jar

with small opening. These types of jars are
widely used by cultures found in South East
Asia and Austronesia. Burnay is an Ilocano
term for clay pot.
Activity 1.
Shared Culture

What are the similarities between the two cultures?

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How are they different?
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Why do you think there are similarities between the cultures of Luzon and
Mindanao?
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As a student, how can you preserve and promote to others the ancient arts and
crafts of our ancestors?
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Activity 2.
Directions: Answer the following:
How are these artworks relevant to our society nowadays?
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If you are going to make and sell one of these arts and crafts from Luzon, which
will be it and why?
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Do you think it’s important to have foreign influences in making arts?
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Activity 3.
Directions: Answer the following questions:
1.What are the effects of foreign influence in our country and culture? Is it good or
bad? Why? Cite 2 examples for good and bad.
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2. In what way do you think Filipino culture influences other cultures/countries?
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Reference:
K to 12, Grade 7 Music and Arts Learner’s Module. First Edition, 2017. Page 146-
172.
 ARTS

Quarter 1 – Module 4:

Creating Arts
and
Crafts of Luzon
(Highlands and Lowlands)
 This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the
Arts and Crafts of Luzon (Highlands and Lowlands). The scope of this module permits it to be
used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now
using.

The module is divided into three lessons, namely:

 Lesson 1: Arts and Crafts of The Ilocos Region and the Cordillera
Administrative Region (CAR)
 Lesson 2: Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon
 Lesson 3: CALABARZON and Bicol region

Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC)

1. The learner creates crafts that can be locally assembled with local
materials, guided by local traditional techniques (e.g., habi, lilip, etc).
A7PR-Ic-e-1

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the elements of art used by the presented artworks.
2. Identify some local materials than can be used in making a craft.
3. Explain the importance of locally made craft.
4. Show appreciation to arts and crafts through creating a craft that can be
locally assembled with local materials, guided by local traditional
techniques.
Pre-test
Direction: GIVE THE EXAMPLE OF ARTS AND CRAFTS OF THE ILOCOS REGION
AND CORDILLERAADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR). WRITE ON THE BOX

CRAFTS OF THE ILOCOS REGION CORDILLERAADMINISTRATIVE

REGION (CAR)

Lesson 4: Creating Arts and Crafts of Luzon (Highlands and

Lowlands)
Arts and crafts are an essential means of expression that communicate
views, ideas, and feelings through skills and imagination. These are essential
parts of our daily lives, and everywhere these things are found. This module
will identify Luzon's different arts and crafts, particularly their attires, fabrics,
crafts, and accessories used by the people in the region. Luzon's sculptures
and architectures reveal many aspects of people's culture, traditions, and
history. The elements and principles of the art of these fascinating arts and
crafts will lead you to understand the rich culture and tradition of the
Philippines handed down from generation to generation.

ILOCOS REGION
Textile
Inabel is a hand weaving technique of the
 Ilocanos that is produced using traditional
wooden looms.

*Pottery
Burnay is an unglazed earthen jar with small
opening. It is used for storage for water and rice
grains and as container for salt, brown sugar, basi
(local wine) and bagoong (fermented fish).

PANGASINAN
*Weaving
Weaving particularly the bolinao mats which are made from buri or raffia leaves
and the bamboo crafts (baskets, furniture) of San Carlos.
CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR)
KALINGA
*Textile
The natives of Kalinga are skilled weavers. One of their
most beautiful products is their textile, mwhich is
characterized by red stripes and white, yellow, and black
geometrical patterns. The southern Kalinga women wear
the wrap-around skirt or tapis called kain, which reaches
below the knee. Women wear kain below the abdomen, and
when they walk, one of the thighs is exposed. At the same
time, the northern Kalinga women wear aya, an ordinary
woman’s skirt covering the body from waist to feet.
Kalinga textile colors and their meaning
Red-Bravery
Black-soil or land
White-flowers of the coffee tree
Yellow-sand
Green-mountains

*Basketry
The labba is a bowl-shaped basket made of rattan, with
sizes that vary from 20 to 150 cm in diameter.
Tattooing
It usually covers the chest and the arms, it
may be considered as clothing and decoration. It also signifies a rite of
passage from youth to adulthood, a mark of heroism, and bravery ,and one’s
status in the community. The design consists of geometric patterns and lines.
Wang-Od is the last “mambabatok” or traditional Kalinga tattoo artist. She uses
a mixture of charcoal and water thatis tapped onto the skin through a thorn end.

IFUGAO
The term Ifugao means “natives of the Cordillera”
Bul’ul is a wooden sculpture that represents the
rice granary spirits. It is used in rituals that are
performed to call the ancestors to protect their rice
fields from pestilence and to ask for an abundant
harvest. It is a carved-wooden human figure with simplified
forms. These are dipped in the blood of pigs during
a ritual called tunod, which means “planting the
seedlings in the soil.” This sculpture is usually
made of narra, which signifies wealth, happiness,
and well-being to the Ifugao.

Lingling-o or dinumug are amulets used by the

Ifugaos. These are made from jade, gold, cooper,
bronze, stone and other materials. These are
Fertility symbols worn around the neck.

MOUNTAIN PROVINCE

Kabayan Mummies were declared as National

Cultural Treasure of the Philippines. The body
tattoos that adorn the Kabayan Mummies are
similar to the patterns found in their textiles.

Kadangyan is a burial cloth woven by the female elders. It is a status symbol for rich
families.
Wanes are the fabrics used by men as traditional attire.
Lufid is a short and narrow wrap-around skirt worn by women which extends from
the navel to the knees and has a side opening.
Ginaspalawanes is a type of belt for married women.

Ikat is a weaving method. It is a process of tying

and dyeing the threads to prepare the patterns
before they are woven into the textile.

ABRA
Tingguians weave textiles for clothes and blankets. They are noted for
their white textiles with horizontal stripes found in the edges (like those in the
bankudo or wrap-around skirt) orvertical stripes in the center (like those found
in the balwasi or female blouse).

Activity 1: Compare and Contrast ☼

Identify the similarities and differences of the following textiles of Ilocos Textile
*Cordillera Textile.
*Guide Questions for Activity number 5.
What elements and principles of arts did they apply in designing their
patterns?
What makes the designs and patterns of each textile unique from each
other?
THE ARTS AND CRAFTS OF CAGAYAN VALLEY AND CENTRAL LUZON
Cagayan Valley is in the Northeastern part of Luzon. It is irrigated with the waters
from Cagayan River – the longest river in the country and is composed of the provinces
of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Viscaya, and Quirino.

BATANES
The houses of the Ivatans – people living in the Batanes Group of Islands are
made of limestone walls, reed, and cogon roofs. The design and
materials are chosen because they are strong enough to withstand
the numerous typhoons and earthquakes that hit the islands.
Vakul is a headgear used by the Ivatan women to protect them
from the heat of the sun and the rains.
Soot is a rain cape worn by men which made from fronds that cover
the upper part of the body down from the neck.

Nueva Viscaya is located near Ifugao,

Benguet, and Quirino. The Gaddangs of Nueva
Viscaya are known for their craft and textiles.
Bakwat is a belt used by women after giving
birth.

CENTRAL LUZON

*Bulacan Arts and crafts include the singkaban,

pastillas wrapper, firecrackers, and goldsmithing in
Meycauayan.

Singkaban is the local term for bamboo arches

designed with kayas or wood shaving. These are
used as decorative arches that adorn the entrance of
a barangay or town during fiestas and other grand
celebrations.

Meycauayan, Bulacan is known for its jewelry industry. Craftsmen fashion

trinkets
from precious metal such as gold and silver, and precious and semi-precious
stones, pearls, and diamonds.

Pampanga
Pampanga is known for its giant lanterns or parol. Its special
feature is its dancing lights in several shapes, and colors
that form intricate geometric patterns.

THE ARTS AND CRAFTS OF CALCABARZON AND BICOL REGION

LAGUNA
Laguna is a province with lakes and
mountains rich in natural resources and
fertile soil for farming. Trees are
abundant in this province, which
inspires woodcarving artists.
Paete, one of the towns in Laguna, is
famous for its woodcarving and is
considered as the “Woodcarving Capital
of the Philippines”. The local term for
carving is “ukit”.

RIZAL PROVINCE
Angono in Rizal Province is considered
as the “Art Capital of the Philippines”,
because of the town’s rich artistic expressions
that include music, painting, sculptures, and
folk arts.

The town is also known for its higantes.

The higantes are big paper mache
figures of humans that represent
farmers and fishermen.
TAAL, BATANGAS
Batangas is famous for producing embroidered piňa fabric, made from the fibers of
pineapple and woven into a costly fabric.
The burda, called calado, is painstakingly made by three groups of people- the
designer, the embroiderer, and the cutter
 The balisong is also known as the
butterfly knife. Its name is derived from
“bali”, the Filipino term for broken, and
“sungay” which means horn. This is a
type of knife that can be folded closed
like a fan and comes in different sizes.
Batangas is considered as the “Balisong
Capital of the Philippines”.

QUEZON
The town of Lucban is famous for the
Pahiyas Festival celebrated on the 15 th
of May to honor San Isidro Labrador,
the Patron saint of farmers. During the
festival, the townspeople decorate their
houses with products and colorful thin
rice wafers called kiping. The kiping is
made from the ground glutinous rice
that is thinly coated on mature leaves
and steamed over a low fire.

BICOL REGION

Bicol region includes craft like baskets,

bags, slippers, coin-purses, and other
crafts that are made from abaca and
raffia fibers. The abundance of these
 natural fibers in the region allowed the
Bicolanos to excel in weaving.

Activity 2: Honest to Goodness

Direction: Answer the following questions based on what you’ve learn from the
above discussion.
1. What are the materials used in making these arts and craft? Describe the
texture.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________

2. Shapes are also incorporated on the images. What geometric and organic
shapes
show in the picture?
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________

3. Color is an important art elements. What colors in these folk art forms made
them appear more festive?
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________

Activity3: See your Surroundings 

Look at your surroundings. Identify some local materials that you think can be
used in making a craft.

Activity 3-B: Sharing is Caring

What are the reasons for learning this kind of art?

Activity 4: My Learning Log

A learning log is a simple and direct way to help you integrate the art content, art
process, and personal feelings that you experienced in our lesson.
1. What did I do in my Art class today?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. What did I learn?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
3. What did I find interesting about the art of Luzon?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
4. What questions do I have about what I learned?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
5. What are the important values I get from this lesson?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Additional Activities
Activity 12: Watch more?
Open the given link below and watch attentively to the video presented. While
watching, kindly answer the guided questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlERooJcfOc

1. What do you think are the reasonS why Filipinos give importance to Yuletide
season?
2. What do you think are the reason why Filipinos create Parol as an important
part of the Yuletide season?

3. How do the Filipinos continue the tradition of Parol making?

4. Immagine a parol using only one color, do you think it is still beautiful?

5.As a Filipino teenager, do you think Parol still makes sense in this Pandemic
time of?

Reference:
MAPEH 7 Learners Materials pages 144-182
 MAPEH-ARTS

Quarter 1 – Module 5:

Elements of Art from

Traditions/History

of a Community
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the Arts and Crafts of Luzon (Highlands and Lowlands). The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged
to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read
them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC)

The learner discusses the elements from traditions/history of a community for
one’s artwork. A7PR-If-2

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the art elements present in the arts and crafts of the highlands and
lowlands of Luzon.

2. Show the importance of art elements in identifying its relationship to the

traditions/history of a community for one’s artwork through creating a
timeline.

LESSON 5: Arts and Crafts of Luzon (Highlands and Lowlands)

Did you get the answer of our previous activity? This time let us discuss how
the elements of art is seen the works of people in the highlands and lowlands Luzon.
Ilocos Region
=The heritage village of Calle Crisologo is a UNESCO Heritage Site to save the
cultural past- the Spanish era of the Ilocos region. The street named after the great
Ilocano poet Mena Pecson ofVigan Ilocos Sur.

=Inabel is an indigenous hand-weaving technique of the Ilocanos. Weaving

became already a tradition among the Ilocano women that rooted in Spanish
colonized Ilocos Norte in 1572.
The natives of Kalinga are skilledweavers. One of their finest products is their textile,
which is characterizedby a traditional color combinations red stripes and white, yellow
and black geometrical patterns. Used as “kain” or wrap-around skirt. The
weavingpractice has started in 1800.

Kalinga textile colors and their meaning

White-flowers of the coffee tree
Red-Bravery Yellow-sand
Black-soil or land Green-mountains
This art marks heroism, bravery, and one’s status in the community. Here are
examples of designs created by Apo Whang-Od. The line is common among the
elements of the arts that gave meaning to the artwork. Tribal wars are the reason
behind the practice of tattooing in Kalinga, for it ignites brave acts. Women had
also followed the practice but to decorate their bodies.

Bul’ul is a carved-human figure representing the ice granary spirits among the
Ifugaos—regarded as an ancestral religious figure who protects their rice fields from
pestilence and to ask for an abundant harvest. The art of wood carving has started in
the 20thcentury and shared in the neighboring communities. Let me bring you to
lowland Luzon and let us see these significant structures in which most of these.
In Tumauini, Isabela they have thisRoman Catholic Parish Church of San Matias
Apostol. The Baroque Church was built in 1873, made from red bricks ornamented
with carvings of flowers, leaves, scallops, saints, religious symbols, and other fanciful
motifs. Having a cylidrical belfry is the distinct feature of the church.
San Andres Apostol Parish Church of Masiloc, Zambales founded by the
Augustinian Recollectin 1607. Thischurch is known for the use of coral stones instead
of adobe.
Abucay Church or the Saint Dominic De Guzman Parish Church established in
1587 and administered in 1588 bythe Dominicans in Bataan.

Batangas is famous for producing embroidered piňa fabric made from pineapple
fibers and woven into a costly material. Camison (chemise) lagwas (undergarments)
were the first items provided by the weavers in the 1900s.
The burda, called calado, is painstakingly made by three groups of people- the
designer, the embroiderer, and the cutter.
The balisong is also known as the butterfly knife. Its name derived from "bali", the
Filipino term for broken, and "sungay" which means horn. This type of blade can be
folded closed like a fan and comes in different sizes. Today, Batangas is
known as the "Balisong Capital of the Philippines." This craft became an industry in
1900 because of the maker's fanaticism to FPJ(Fernando Poe Jr.) movies.
The town of Lucban is famous for the Pahiyas Festival celebrated on the 15th of May
to honor San Isidro Labrador, the Patron saint of farmers. During the festival, the
townspeople decorate their houses with products and colorful thin rice wafers The
kiping is from the ground glutinous rice that is thinly coated on mature leaves and
steamed over low fire. This practice can be traced back to 1500, where farmers used to
offer at the foot of Mt. Banahaw.
Bicol region includes crafts like baskets, bags, slippers, coin-purses, and other crafts
from abaca and raffia fibers. The abundance of these natural fibers, which became a
traditional planting system in the region, allowed the Bicolanos to excel in weaving.
This century-old industry has become their way of life.

What is It
The arts and crafts of highland and lowlands Luzon are presented in different
mediums and forms. Let us see how did the elements and history join together in in
the making of these artworks.

Calle Crisologo

How many directions do you see in the picture? There is only one direction.
This
concept refers to linear perspective photography. A straight line is common in
this view. Though there are no actual lines, the picture leads you to a direction.
This understanding is known as implied lines-these are lines that are not
physically present but give works of art a sense of motion and keep the viewer
engaged in composition. Though there are no actual lines, the view leads you to a
direction.
ACTIVITY 1!
What are the dominant colors in this textile? ________________________________
Can you give the meaning of these bright colors? ___________________________

Colors are very significant in designing the textile, where it reflects flowers and
vegetation. Plaid design, or commonly known as checkered, represents the plains of
Luzon. The characteristic of the design shows that natural elements inspired inabel
designs. The colors and shapes found in the textiles has something to do with
environment.
ACTIVITY 2!
Based from what you learned what is the meaning of the following colors in Kalinga
textile?
Red- _______________
Black- ________________
White- ________________
Yellow- ________________
Green- ________________
Let us see how they used color as an element in Kalinga textile. Red and yellow are
dominant in this textile. Primary colors cannot be mixed from other pigments. The
presence of green color is not dominant. We all know it is a result of a combination
of two primary colors. Warm colors such as red, said to arouse or stimulate the
viewer.

ACTIVIRY 3!
DIRECTION:Here is a video clip. The video is a television commercial in 2009 taken in
Batanes.A place in Northern Luzon is famous because of the stone houses. People
buildthese houses with limestone walls, reed, and cogon roofs. These are the materials
that can withstand strong winds and even typhoons. The structure's durability
was tested with a magnitude 5.9 earthquake on April 10, 2020.You will also see the
famous craft in this commercial known as vakul, headgear to protect them from the
heat of the sun and the rains. Soot, a rain cape, serves as a jacket that covers the
upper part of the body down from the neck. These fiber suits are from a palm known
as vuyavuy that is similar to coconut. To give you more idea about what is in Batanes
visit this video through this URL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRRDIisCuzE
How does integrating culture in TV commercials make sense?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

Reference:
MAPEH 7 Learners Materials pages 144-182
 MAPEH-ARTS
Quarter 1 – Module 6:

Relationship of
Luzon Arts and
Crafts to its
Regional and
Philippine Setting
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
PRE- ASSESSMENT TEST
Test 1: Word Classification

Direction: Complete the table by naming the keyword’s place of origin. Choose
your answers from the selection by writing the name of the region.

a. Bicol Region b. Cordillera c. Cagayan Valley

d. Ilocos Region e. Central Luzon e. Calabarzon

KEYWORDS PLACE OF ORIGIN

Balisong
Calle Crisologo
Parol
Vakul
Abucay Church
Wang-Od
Higantes
Inabel
Raffia Basket
Tumauini Church

Test 2: Matching Type:

Direction: Match column A with column B. Write the letter of your choice on the
space provided before each number.
_________1. Burmay a. The last Mambabatok or traditional
tattoo artist
_________2. Singkaban b. Spanish type houses
_________3. Inabel c. Hand weaving techniques of the Ilocanos
_________4. Spanish Gate d. Used as jail during the Spanish and
American occupation
_________5. Lingling- o e. Used for storage for water and rice grain
_________6. Kadangyan f. Fertility symbol worn around the neck
_________7. Kiping g. Burial cloth woven by female elders
_________8. Wang-Od h. Wood carving Capital of the Philippines
_________9. Calle Crisologo i. Is the local term for Bamboo arches
designed with Kayas or wood shaving.
_________10. Paete j. Made from glutinous rice that is thinly
coated on mature leaves and steamed on low fire
Test 3. Selection Type
Direction: From the identified arts and crafts which do you think had influenced
much in its development. Encircle the letter of your answer.
1. Calle Crisologo a. Spanish b. American c. Local
2. Vakul a. Spanish b. American c. Local
3. Parish of the Three Kings a. Spanish b. American c. Local
4. Bul’ul a. Spanish b. American c Local
5. Parol a. Spanish b. American c. Local

Lesson 6: Relationship of Luzon Arts and Crafts to its

Regional and Philippine Setting
Let’s get to know the development of the arts and crafts of Luzon and how it functions
to the community. We will get to know also the different foreign influences of these folk
arts in terms of their style, craftsmanship and design.

Wood Carving - Bulul- wooden carved figures of ancestors, deities, and spirits. It
protects the crops from infestation and provides a bountiful harvest. Bulul has
oversized heads and short limbs and usually comes in pairs except for the people of
Kiangan, Ifugao. Tat-tagu is a single figure bululs used for healing ceremonies.

Basket Weaving - Is a valuable source of income that supplies the everyday needs
of the family. Ifugao people create different kinds of baskets for various purposes.
 Labba- basket used for storing fruits, vegetables, and other dry goods.
 Kayabang- carrier basket type, which is used for carrying and transporting
fruits and vegetables.
 Pasiking- backpack type used for sending items outdoors.

Textile Weaving - Process of making cloth by interlacing two parallel threads at

right angles. Warp- longitudinal thread woven over and under the weft. Weft
transverse thread. They use Abaca, cotton, pineapple fibers to make textiles.

Women – textile weaving; Man – making loom. The loom is a weaving device upon
which fabrics are woven.
Ornamental Making - Ornaments enhance the part of the wearer's body. It signifies
high status and wealth in the community. It also represents the inner life of the
people. It is made up of colorful crystals, precious gems, and ornamental beads.

Examples of ornaments are:

Pangalapang- unique necklace made from mother pearl
Bongeh- accessory for the torso
Dinampulay- highly-stylized butterfly-shaped mother of pearl shell earrings
Tinali- set of individual strings of seed beads tied around Kalinga women's
arm from the wrist up to close to the elbow
Ling ling-o is a unique ornament that is used either as earrings or a
necklace pendant.

Architecture - Ifugao Native House was strong and durable and can withstand
inclement weather. Made from light forest wood and cogon and are of the same
architectural design. Strategically located along contours of the rice terraces.
Structure consist of four posts with slanting walls and ceilings. Roof is crafted in a
pyramidal shape.

Three functional levels:

Ground floor- serves as the basement
Second level- living quarters of the Ifugao people.
The third level- serves as a granary or the storeroom for grains and other dry
goods.
Ifugao Native House wooden posts in the ground level of the house are carved with
circular rat guards to prevent rodents from entering the house. It has a detachable
ladder (second level)

Banaue Rice Terraces - most evident confirmation of the ingenious architectural

expertise of Ifugao people. These are structures which were carved on the side of
the mountains and transformed into rice fields.

Five Main Sites:

Batad Rice Terraces- Banaue

Bangaan Rice Terraces- Banaue
Mayoyao Rice Terraces – town of Mayoyao
Hungduan Rice Terraces – town of Hungduan
Nagacadan Rice Terraces – town of Kiangan

ARTS AND CRAFTS OF THE LOWLANDS OF LUZON

Wood Carving - Paete in Laguna is well-known for its wood carving industry, which
is its primary economic source. Started during Spanish colonization where Spanish
officials commissioned the people of Paete to carve figures of saints and to
construct highly-stylized doors and pillars for the churches. Paete is known to be
"Carving Capital of the Philippines".
Singkaban of Bulacan - beautiful entrance arches of Bulacan are made from
bamboo and other decorative materials exhibited during the region's annual
festival.
Textile Weaving – Gaddangs of Nueva Viscaya take pride in their production of
beautifully crafted arts and crafts. Among their local arts and crafts are the
following: •
Bakwat/ belt
Aken/ skirt
Abag/ g-strings

These are decorated and laced with beautiful beads and precious stones.
Embroidery - Taal in the province of Batangas is renowned for its intricate
embroidery, which the people pertain to as "Burdang Taal." The Burdang Taal uses
pineapple and banana fibers to produce beautifully decorated clothing. It started
during the Spanish colonial period when women designed beautifully embroidered
vestments and robes for the priests and exquisite linens and veils for the churches.

Paper Cutting - Pabalat- famous folk art icon in San Miguel, Bulacan. One of the
province's signature work of art. Luz Ocampo is one of the pioneers in the craft of
paper cutting; she is a Bulacan native well-known for her signature pastillas wrapper
art. The Pastillas wrapping art consists of intricate paper cutting using
papel de hapon and a small pair of specialized scissors.

Architecture – the Spanish colonization influences most of the well-known

architectural landmarks of the Lowlands of Luzon especially Catholic Churches.

Some of them are:

 Calle Crisologo of Vigan Ilocos Sur. It is known to be the Intramuros of the

North. These old Spanish-type houses have huge, high pitched roofs, large and
rectangular living rooms made of adobe, bricks, lime, terracotta,hardwood floors, and
windows of capiz shells framed in wooden window panels.

 Spanish Gate is one of the historical landmarks located in Olongapo City,

Zambales. It faced the Spanish era settlement of Olongapo and used to serve
as the west gate of the armory of the town. It also served as a jail during the Spanish
and American occupations.

 Tumauini Church is a Roman Catholic church of San Matias Apostol built-in

1873. It is made from red bricks ornamented with carvings of flowers, leaves, scallops,
saints, religious symbols, and other fanciful motifs.

Ivatan Houses – have unique architectural forms made up of limestones walls,

reed, and cogon roofs. The design and materials are strong enough to withstand the
numerous typhoons and earthquakes that hit the group of island because of its
geographic location.

Basket Making – Bicol region is known for their basket weaving from abaca and raffia
fibers since the natural fiber of these two is very abundant in the region. They also do
bags, slippers, coin purse and other crafts. Their motifs are very simple yet colourful
compared to those of the Northern Luzon cultural communities.

Jewelry – Meycauayan Bulacan is known for its Jewelry industry and the skills in
making jewelry it is said to be acquired from the Asian neighbour like Chinese.

Other crafts:
Vakul – a head gear used by the Ivatan Women to protect them from the heat of the
sun and the rains.

Soot – a rain cape wear by Ivatan men. It is made from fronds that cover the upper
part of the body down from the neck.

Parol – Pampanga is known for its giant lanterns or parol. It is said that parol making
started during the Spanish occupation. Its special feature is dancing lights in several
shapes, and colors that form intricate geometric patterns. Amazing! You have now
explored the wonders of the arts and crafts of Luzon. At this point you already knew
the functions of each arts and crafts and its function to the community in relation to
people, culture and traditions.

Assessment
\Wow! You are done with your lesson. But before you end, let us check how far you
have learned about today’s topic. Below is a multiple-choice type of test. You are going
to read the questions carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
FORMATIVE TEST
1. Ifugao creates different kinds of basket for various purposes. One of these is a
basket used to store fruits, vegetables, and other dry goods. What is the name of the
basket?
a. Ulbong
b. Kayabang
c. Labba
d. Pasiking

2. These are structures carved on the side of the mountains and transformed into rice
fields. What is this famous country’s landmark that shows the ingenious architectural
expertise of Ifugao people?

a. Calle Crisologo
b. Banaue Rice Terraces
c. Cannon Road
d. Cordillera Mountain Province

3. The wood carving industry of Paete Laguna used to carve figures of Saints and
Construct highly stylized doors and pillars for churches. What is the foreign influence
of these artworks?
a. Spanish b. American
c. Japanese d. Chinese

4. One of the endemic clothing of the Ivatans is Vakul. It is made out of Vuyavuy
grass predominantly found on the island of Batanes. What is the primary
function of Vakul?

a. Protect the people from insect bites

b. Protect the wearer from sun and rain
c. Protect the wearer from dust
d. Created to accessorize their body

5. Bulacan is known to its beautiful entrance arches called Singkaban. Which of

the following materials used to create beautiful Singkaban?
a. Narra Tree
b. Paper
c. Abacca fiber
d. Bamboo

6. This famous landmark in Vigan is known to be the Intramuros of the North. The
sides of the street are ancestral houses that are reminiscent of old-Spanish towns.
What is the name of this famous street in Vigan?
a. Calle Vigan
b. Padre Burgos Street
c. Calle Crisologo
d. Calle Ilocos

7. This lantern making in Central Luzon started during the Spanish occupation.
These lanterns feature dancing lights in several shapes and colors. This famous
crafts from Pampanga is called?
a. Parol
b. Kiping
c. Balisong
d. Soot

8. This is a special ornament that is used either earrings or as necklace pendant.

What is this famous ornaments crafted by the Ifugao?
a. Pangalapang
b. Dinampulay
c. Bongeh
d. Ling ling-o

9. This paper cutting art is made out of intricate paper cutting using papel de
hapon. What is the name of this art in Bulacan?
a. Paper Folding Art
b. Collage
c. Pastillas Wrapper Art
d. Mosaic

10. Bulul is a wooden carved fgures of ancestors, deities, and spirits. What do you
think is the role of Bulul to the culture of the Ifugao?
a. It protect the crops from infestation and provide bountiful harvest.
b. It serves as protection against sickness.
c. It helps the people to call for rain.
d. It protect warriors during battle.

11. Since the early 16th century, jewelry making is one of the livelihoods. Who
among our Asian neighbors had influence this craft?
a. Chinese
b. Indonesians
c. Malaysians
d. Thais

12. What made the Bicolanos engaged in weaving?

a. Weaving is lighter job for women.
b. Bicolanos prefer weaving than fishing
c. Raffia and abaca is abundant in the region.
d. Bicolanos prefer weaving than working in rice fields

13. Dancing lights in several shapes and colors that form intricate geometric patterns
are the characteristics of
a. bakwat
b. parol
c. singkaban
d. vakul

14. The roof is pyramidal. The roof serves as a granary or the storeroom for grains and
other dry goods. This architectural work refers to
a. Ifugao native house
b. Ivatan house
c. Spanish gate
d. Tumauini Church

15. Paper cutting is a famous folk-art icon in San Miguel, Bulacan is locally known as
a. Bongeh
b. Dinampulay
c. Pabalat
d. Tinali

Reference:
MAPEH 7 Learners Materials pages 144-182