What Are The Different Indigenous Materials Found In The Philippines? (Answers)
INDIGENOUS MATERIALS – In this article, we are going to learn about the different indigenous materials that could be found in the Philippines.
WHAT ARE INDIGENOUS MATERIALS? – Raw materials that could be found locally or in a specific area are called indigenous materials.
In the Philippines, there are thousands of islands, each having its own distinct products. As such, there is a wide variety of Indigenous materials that could be found in the country.
EXAMPLES OF INDIGENOUS MATERIALS
In the Philippines, amongst the most popular examples of locally sourced materials are Abaca, Coconut shells, Bamboo, Capiz Shells, and Rattan.
These materials are then used to create handicrafts and other designs. Tribes in the Philippines use these crafts, not as decorative pieces but as purposive ones.
This meant that the art and the crafts the indigenous people create using raw materials found in their area reflect their way of living.
Here are some examples of indigenous art and handicrafts:
- Cloth weaving
- Basket weaving
- Jewelry making
- Wood carvings
- Pottery
The purpose of these crafts served as a means of survival during the early days. Now, it provides indigenous people with sources of income as it attracts foreign exchange earnings.
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