T.L.E Types of Handicrafts

• What is handicraft?

  Handmade items or artisanry.
• How are handicrafts typically made?

  Completely by hand or with simple tools.
• What is another term for handicraft?

  Artisanry.
• What is pottery? The art of making objects from hard clay through heat or fire.
• How long has pottery been used? Over 9000 years.
• What is the basic tool in pottery? The potter wheel
• How does the potter's wheel work? It's a turntable where wet clay revolves as the potter shapes it with their hands.
• What happens after shaping the objects? The soft clay is baked in a kiln.
• How is pottery used in the Philippines? Pottery is utilized for making big jars or "banga"
• What specific type of jars are made in Ilocos? Burnay jars
• Weaving is the process of making fabric by interlacing threads.
• What is the machine used for weaving called? loom.
• How are threads arranged in weaving? Warp threads are stretched on a frame, while a shuttle carries weft threads under and over the warp.
• What is the official costume of the Tausug tribe? The kandit
• What are some unique design elements used by the T'boli tribe? The T'boli tribe incorporates designs inspired by birds, frogs, and humans into their woven cloths.
• What are some textiles produced by the Ifugao tribe? They produces binulan and wanno, which are used as shawls to keep warm.
• What is the malong famous for among the Maguindanao tribe? it is a traditional male undergarment
• What materials are used in woven objects in the Philippines? cloth, abaca, bamboo, and rattan
• Where is abaca commonly used? in Bicol for weaving.
• what other materials are utilized, particularly for world-class furniture exported abroad? Bamboo, rattan, and abaca
• What common design elements do the Tagbanuas of Palawan use in woodcarving? The Tagbanuas of Palawan commonly use animals and humans as designs in woodcarving.
• What are the Maranaos and Tausugs known for in woodcarving in the South? In the South, the Maranaos and Tausugs are known for their okir-a-datu designs. These include the sarimanok, a colorful bird with a fish on its beak, as well as elements like the naga (snake) and pako (fern)
• examples of woodcarving in the North, particularly by the Cordillera people? In the North, the Cordillera people carve the bulol, a pagan statue of their gods or anitos. They also carve bowls, utensils, and figures of men and animals.
• What is woodcarving?Woodcarving is the art of putting designs on pieces of wood.
• What is the favorite accessory of ancient people? amulets used to ward off evil spirits.
• What materials do the T'bolis use for chains in their accessories? They uses brass for chains
• How do tattoos serve ancient people? Tattoos not only serve as decorative elements for the body but also signify one's place in society.
• Which ethnic group is renowned for metalcraft? The Maranaos
• What is a famous metal product from Batangas? balisong, a local knife.