traditional craftmanship
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- Traditional craftsmanship in the Philippines includes:
- Jewelry: consists of amulets to keep evil spirits away, found in Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Mindanao Regions
- Metal Craft (Southern Luzon and Mindanao Regions): traditional weapons made from brass, bronze, and gold, famous product called "Balisong" knife
- Pots and Jars (Ilocos Region): made in hard clay, best potteries made in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte
- Woven fabrics (Mindanao and Cordilleras of northern Luzon Regions): woven traditionally using a loom, common material is malong used as a skirt and blanket
- Wood Carvings (Cordillera and Southern Luzon Regions): depict indigenous gods, unique kitchenware like wooden bowls and utensils
- The Philippine GAMABA Awards recognize folk and indigenous artists who maintain traditions, managed by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
- To be a National Living Treasure in the Philippines, a candidate must be involved in a folk art tradition for at least 50 years, have superior works, expertise, and pass on talents to the community
- Notable GAMABA awardees include:
- Ginaw Bilog
- Masino Intaray
- Samaon Sulaiman
- Lang Dulay
- Frederico Caballero
- Uwang Ahadas
- Darhata Sawabi
- Eduardo Mutuc