traditional craftmanship

• 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