Craft and Accessories (Art)

• Sarimanok - Is a legendary bird of the Maranao. It comes from the word “sari” meaning cloth or garment and “manok“ for chicken. It has become a symbol of Maranao Art.
• Okir - It refers to traditional and unique carving and prominent to any design among the Moro ethno-linguistic communities. The name comes from an old Malayan word which means carve or “ukit” in Filipino.
• Rarub-A-Klong - is an armor made of brass plates with carabao horn and interlocking ringlets. This work of art served as a protective armor of Moro warriors which is the counterpart of the vest used by Spanish soldiers.
• Kendi - is an heirloom metal teapot or kettle with inlay used for hot water, coffee, or tea.
• Gador - is decorative metal container used as a flower vase of center piece in Maranao homes. It is usually made of brass or aluminum with geometric or organic designs (i.e. flowers, petals, ferns, etc.).
• Tanyak tanyak

  • a unique custom of the Yakan
  • It is a face painting that is worn only for wedding ceremonies.
  • It is being done through the thick mixture of white flour and water
• Pis - handwoven head cloth worn as symbolic protection from spears or knives.
• Kandit - 15-m belt or sash made of gilim (red cloth)
• Crocodile tooth necklace - worn for fortune
• Saruk- hat worn to add elegance
• Triangular amulets - has symbols wrapped in black cloth (anting-anting) against bullets
• Snake bone belt - to guard from pain
• Maniktegiyas - a necklace or bracelet of beads from dried fruit seeds to protect from illness caused by evil spirits
• Maniktegiyas - a necklace or bracelet of beads from dried fruit seeds to protect from illness caused by evil spirits
• Manik sembulan - necklace or bracelets made of a bamboo stems cut into short pieces: serves as added protection
• Hilot – is a heavy brass belt worn by women during festivals.
• Suwaltimimotis – a wooden comb with colored glass beads hanging from it worn toward the back of the head.