Lesson 2 - Arts and Crafts of Visayas Flashcards
(18 cards)
Visayas Region
Iloilo, Aklan, Negros Island, Capiz, Cebu, Bohol, Samar
Panay Island
One of the largest islands of the archipelago lying south of Romblon. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi gave the name “Panay” meaning “there is food” in Spanish.
Ati
1st people in Panay Island
Marikubo
Chief of Ati
Aninipay
Ancient name of Panay Island
Sanggot
Crafting instrument similar to “kawit/harabas”.
Salakot
Traditional wide-brimmed hat made of rattan/reeds.
Patadyong
Natire tube wrap-around piece of cloth worn by women as a skirt usually paired with kimona.
Hablon
Refers to hand-woven textile made of jusi, piña, locally grown silk threads, cotton, rayon, other indigenous materials.
Piña Weaving
Prime material used in making barong tagalogs, saya
Siromay
Is of thin-less tissue made from abaca twine, indigenous plants similar to banana
Capiz Shells
From a marine mollusk
Furnitures
Mostly made from local, indigenous resources (coconut, cassava, waste wood, paper). Made by Kevin Conbonque.
Samar
Made from “tikog” (special reed grass)
Molo Church
Known for famous red spires (pyramidal structure on the top of the building) that crown its tall bell towers “the feminist church”. Built in 1831. Declared as National Landmark in 1992.
The Ruins
“Taj Mahal of Negros”. One of the most iconic tourist destinations in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.
Baclayon Church
One of the oldest churches in the Philippines. Used bamboo.
Miag-ao Church
“Santo Tomás de Villanueva Parish Church”. A Roman Catholic church. Used Baroque-Romanesque design. Declared as National Landmark in 1974.
