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• Local materials are used for indigenous art production. These resources are readily available in bulk or large quantity in a specific area or locality. Most often, local materials are utilized to develop and support indigenous materials and raw products. Indigenous materials are naturally abundant in many places in the country. Timber, bamboo, coconut, abaca, rattan, and many more are just some examples of these.
• Indigenouism


  The movement of protecting the environment through creations of indigenous masterpieces. More than the aesthetic value, arts and crafts created from indigenous materials are supported to promote culture and tradition of the people.
• Most Common Indigenous Materials Used in Creating Art

  • Soft and Hardwoods (narra, kamagong, mahogany, coconut, bamboo, abaca)
  • Capiz, Seashells, Corals and Pearls
  • Traditional Materials like stone and clay
• Other Materials Used for Artworks

  • Paint
  • Coffee
  • Resin
  • Metal
  • Used objects like clothes and personal accessories
  • Charcoal
  • Paper
  • Brass
  • String, Cord and Rope
  • Plastic
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Smoke
  • Tube
  • Fiberglass
  • Glass
• The variety of materials used by an artist depends on the availability and abundance of resources in a specific locality. This premise expands the creativity and idea of the artist to go beyond and think outside the box.
• Local materials used in indigenous art


  • Soft and hardwoods
  • Capiz shells
  • Corals
  • Pearls
  • Traditional materials like stone and clay
• Local materials emphasize the wonders of Philippine arts and highlight the diverse yet distinctive works of local art communities
• Indigenous art brings out the best of Filipino creativity and resourcefulness
• Subject Matter


  What the artwork depicts
• Type of Art


  The category or genre of the artwork
• Materials


  The physical components used to create the artwork
• Art Analysis


  Interpretation and evaluation of the artwork
• Cultural Implication


  The meaning and significance of the artwork in relation to Filipino culture
• The most common local/indigenous materials used in creating art are soft and hardwoods, capiz shells, corals, pearls, and traditional materials like stone and clay
• Materials used by a local artist depend on availability and abundance of resources in a locality
• Through local arts, Philippine culture is promoted
• Indigenous Art

  Artwork created by indigenous people
• Supplementary weft weave


  Made by using pattern sticks or heddles in the loom to produce the pattern
• Siniluan


  Characterized by warp-floating pattern
• Saputangan


  Square cloth best known for its intricate and rich design, involving optical illusion to create depth in the patterns
• Inalaman


  Made using an elaborate supplementary-weft technique, often used for women's wraparound skirt
• Pinantupan


  Utilizes simple weft pattern arranged in the bands, also used for the wraparound skirt
• Tapestry weave


  Considered the oldest and most traditional technique in producing ornamented woven textiles, aside from the plain weave technique wherein stripes and plaids are formed
• Patick Gabutina


  • More than 34 years combined experience in a multi-faceted career
  • Connected arts and public service in his capacities as a government employee and artist
  • Won the Grand Prize in the Fashion Accessories Professional Category in 2019
• Decors made by Patick Gabutina


  • Creative decors that are made of driftwood, dried grasses, and dried flowers
  • Assembled with sinamay, they look very attractive decors that can be put on the table during Christmas season
• Materials used for home decors in Negros


  • Coco twigs
  • Crochet
  • Pandan leaves
  • Tiles
  • Resin
  • Wood
  • Abalone shell
  • Capiz
• Mosaic Crafter


  An entrepreneurial advocacy of the NVC foundation charity organization
• The mosaic and other decors are produced by the charity organization, NVC foundation
• Bakya mo Neneng


  A song that is inspired by local art
• Bakya mo Neneng is a song composed by S. S. Suarez with lyrics by Levi Celerio
• T'nalak fabric


  • A fabric made from native abaca, woven with the use of natural dyes with intricate designs originated from the T' boli
  • T'boli women who have woven t'nalak earned the title "dreamweavers"
  • T'boli culture is associated with t'nalak
  • A weaver should be working with full concentration, with complete rest prior to working—even abstaining from human pleasures–to avoid damage to intricate t'nalak designs
  • Spiritual beliefs also manifest in the making of t'nalak where its culture is also ingrained on the fabric
• Cutting of the t'nalak fabric is a no-no and using t'nalak as doormat is deemed sacrilegious
• Nina Inabel face masks


  • Feature traditional Inabel textile hand-woven by the local artisans from the Cordilleras in Northern Luzon
  • Have waterproof lining, so droplets won't be absorbed by the fabric
  • Each mask has a nose grip which keeps it from sliding down your face
  • Purchasing a face mask supports the livelihood of Nina Inabel's partner weavers in Ilocos
• Contemporary furniture designers cope with the demand of modern architecture by using local materials and adapting to changes globally
• Examples of Philippine textile, fabric, and clothing that are patronized globally include Inabel, T'nalak, and Barong Tagalog
• Filipino artists adapt to the changes globally by creating contemporary art using local materials
• Local materials that are available in our locality help us hone and enhance our skills and talents in producing works of arts that will express our creativity
• Filipino artist can create contemporary art using local materials and be globally competitive
• Our local designs and materials are both functional and sustainable
• We can rely on nature to get materials for our art work, and it is up to us to take care of our environment