Local Materials in the Philippines

Abaca belongs to Banana family. Its fiber

has a natural luster with colors ranging from
pure white to ivory and dark brown.

slippers, ropes, twine, hammock,

frame, display jar, jars, Chelsea chair
Bakbak is the outermost covering or
leaf sheath of the abaca stalk. It is a
flat thick durable sheath as twine or
braided. The strong brown fiber used
to make furniture.

Mat, bangkuay bin, boxes,

bin, display, jar, Cecilia dining
table, and arm chair
Bamboo is used a raw material
in creating many products. It is
used in construction, textile,
musical instruments, weapons,
and many more.

kubing, bungkaka,
tongatong, angklung,
pateteg, gabbang
Buntal is a cylindrically shaped fibers. The
supple ivory white strands are quite durable,
pliable, and have good dyeing qualities

bags, shoes,desk accessories like pen

holder, picture frames, file trays, wallets,
place mats, braide, lampshades, window
blind
Buri is extracted from the
matured leaves of the buri palm.
The fiber is durable and resistant
to moisture

hats, bags, baskets, memorabilia boxes,

perfume tray, & other woven products
Coir is the fibrous material
surrounding the fruit of the coconut
tree.

indoor or outdoor fiber carpets,

wall covering, doormat, trellises,
and geo textile
Nito is a plant belonging to the
fern family that grows
abundantly in the hinterlands
of Mindanao.

bags, bread tray, lampshade and

decorative jar
Pandan is a tropical plant. It is
processed and transformed into splints
that are being used as raw material

baskets, hats, picture frames and bags

Raffia is a fiber extracted from unopened
buri leaf in 3 stages. It is loom woven into
fabrics or used as wall coverings, upholstery
material, folding doors and window
hangings.

hats, placemats, folder, shoes,

slippers, boxes, portfolio and ladies
bags, placemats, circular, boxes,
document boxes.
Rattan belongs to the palm family.
There are different types of rattan
palms, such as high or low climbers,
single stemmed or clustered rattan
species

baskets, picture frames,

furniture and other
novelty items, Zoya
lounge chair, Valencia
queen size bed, Rest
divan
Tikiw is a large, erect, and aquatic or
marshy herb plant. It is found in central
Luzon to Mindanao . It aboundis in fresh
water swaps, and in newly opened rice
land at low altitudes

baskets, hampers with lids, bags, rugs,

carpets, placemats, jar, and other
decorative items.
Tikog belongs to sea grasses. It is a
native reed plant used as a raw
material for mat weaving.

bags, decorative mats, hampers,

newspaper racks, table mat, waste
bin, tower candle holder, wall décor.
Let’s think about it!

What are the other materials that

are abundant in the regions?
Techniques
• Mixed media is a term used to describe artworks composed from a combination of
different media or materials. A work on canvas that combines paint, ink, and collage
could properly be called a "mixed media" work.

• New media art is a 21st Century catchall term used to define all that is related to
the internet and the interplay between technology, images and sound.
Improvisation
Improvisation in theater is the playing of dramatic scenes
without written dialogue & with minimal or no
predetermined dramatic activity.

Forms of Improvisation

1. Shortform – short scenes constructed from

predetermined game.
2. 2. Longform – scenes related by story or character
Creative Drama

• It is an improvisational, non-exhibitional, process centered form of drama

in which participants are guided by a leader to imagine, enact, and reflect
upon human experiences.

• This process allows students to actively explore a subject or question

through imaginative play that is facilitated by a leader and may involve a
variety of improvisational activities.

• These activities are not scripted or memorized, and they allow students to
synthesize various educational concepts into a personally meaningful form.