Lesson-1.1 Indigenous crafts of Mindanao

Crafts and art

1. INSTRUCTOR: MS. IRENE A. MUÑEZ
Lesson 1
Principles of Indigenous Creative
Crafts-Tools and Materials used
in making Indigenous Creative
Crafts,

2. ✓Developsensibility,appreciationofPhilippine
Indigenousartistry;
✓Identifythedifferentplaceswhereinvarious
indigenouscraftsbemade/originated;
✓Researchonthedifferentindigenouscraftsin
thecontextofPhilippineHistoricalPeriods;
Learning Outcomes:

3. ✓Produceanindigenouscraftthatexhibitsthe
artisticandrealisticcreativecraftsusing
indigenousmaterialsinamodernway;and
✓AdheretoUC’sVision,Mission,&CoreValues
byappreciatingtheproducts/projectsand
objectsoutofindigenousmaterialsthatthey
haveseenwith
Learning Outcomes:

4. refertonaturalresourcesandsubstances
thatarenativetoaspecificregionorlocality
andaretraditionallyusedbyIndigenous
peoplesforvariouspurposes,including
crafting,construction,and cultural
practices.
Indigenous Materials

5. 1. Plant Material
Example of Indigenous Materials
Fiber - useplantfibers
suchassisal,yucca,
agave, and various
grasses forweaving
baskets,mats,textiles,
andclothing.

6. 1. Plant Material
Example of Indigenous Materials
Medicinal Plant - Certain
plantsnativetotheregion
areusedfortraditional
medicineandhealing
practices.

7. 1. Plant Material
Example of Indigenous Materials
Dyes - Indigenous
artisansextractdyes
fromplants,roots,
leaves,insects,and
berriestocolor
textilesandother
materials.

8. 1. Plant Material
Example of Indigenous Materials
Edible Plants -
Indigenouspeoples
oftengatherand
cultivatenativeplants
for food and
sustenance.

9. 2. Wood
Example of Indigenous Materials
usenativetreesand
shrubsforcarving,
constructinghomes,
making tools,and
crafting traditional
objectsliketotem
poles.

10. 3. Stone and Minerals
Example of Indigenous Materials
may use locally
sourced stones,
minerals,andclayfor
crafting sculptures,
jewelry,pottery,and
ceremonialitems.

11. 4. Animal Parts
Example of Indigenous Materials
Bones,hides,feathers,and
shellsfromnativeanimalsare
usedforcraftingitemssuch
asclothing,jewelry,masks,
andtraditionalinstruments.

12. 5. Clay
Example of Indigenous Materials
Indigenouspottersutilize
localclayandearthtocreate
pottery,ceramics,andclay
sculptures, often
incorporating traditional
designsandtechniques.

13. 1. TRADITIONAL TOOL
Tools in the Making of Indigenous Creative Crafts
varietyoftraditionaltools,
suchashand-carvingknives,
looms,andpotterywheels,
whichmayvarydependingon
thecraftandculture.

14. 2. MODERN TOOL
Tools in the Making of Indigenous Creative Crafts
moderntoolslikesewing
machines,potterykilns,and
woodworkingequipmentare
usedalongsidetraditional
tools.

15. 1. Cultural Respect and Preservation
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
Indigenouscreativecraftsareameansof
preservingandpassingdownculturaltraditions,
stories,andknowledgefromonegenerationtothe
next.Craftsoftenincorporatesymbolsand
designswithculturalsignificance.

16. 2. Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
Indigenousartisanstypicallyuselocallysourced
andsustainablematerials,reflectingadeep
connection tothenaturalenvironment.
Craftsmanship oftenfollowseco-friendly
practicestominimizeenvironmentalimpact

17. 3. Holistic Approach
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
Indigenouscreativecraftsareoften
approached holistically,integrating
spiritual,cultural,andpracticalaspects.
Theprocessofcraftingisseenasasacred
andmeaningfulendeavor.

18. 4. Community and Family Involvement
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
Craftingisoftenacommunalactivitythat
involvesmultiplegenerationswithinafamily
orcommunity.Eldersplayacrucialrolein
passingdownknowledgeandskillsto
youngermembers.

19. 5. Storytelling and Oral Tradition
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
ManyIndigenouscraftstellstoriesor
conveyculturalnarrativesthrough
theirdesigns.Thesecraftsserveasa
formofstorytelling,preservingthe
community'shistoryandvalues.

20. 6. Functional and Decorative Balance
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
Indigenouscreativecraftsoftenserve
bothfunctionalanddecorative
purposes.Whether it'sclothing,
pottery,ortools,thebalancebetween
formandfunctioniscarefully
considered.

21. 7. Incorporation of Natural Elements
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
Indigenous crafts frequently
incorporatenaturalmaterialssuchas
wood,stone,clay,feathers,andshells.
Thesematerialsareoftenharvestedor
sourcedinasustainablemanner.

22. 8. Cultural Exchange and Innovation
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
Whilerootedintradition,Indigenous
craftscanalsoincorporateinnovative
techniquesandmaterials,reflecting
adaptationandexchangewithother
cultures.

23. 9. Empowerment and Economic Sustainability
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
ThecreationandsaleofIndigenous
craftscan provide economic
opportunities for Indigenous
communities,supportingtheirself-
sufficiencyandself-determination.

24. 10. Respect for Ancestral Knowledge
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
Indigenouscraftshonorthewisdom
and knowledge ofancestors,
preservingandcontinuingpractices
thathavebeenpasseddownthrough
generations.

25. 11. Ceremonial and Spiritual Significance
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
SomeIndigenouscraftsaredesigned
forceremonialorspiritualpurposes,
andtheircreationanduseareguided
byspecificritualsandprotocols.

26. 12. Cultural Identity and Revitalization
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
Indigenouscraftsplayavitalrolein
maintainingandrevitalizingcultural
identities,particularlyinthefaceof
historicalassimilationandoppression.

27. 13. CulturalOwnershipandAppropriationAwareness
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
Indigenouscreativecraftshighlight
theimportanceofrecognizingand
respectingtheintellectualandcultural
propertyrightsofIndigenousartisans
andcommunities

28. 14. Education and Mentorship
The Principles of Indigenous creative crafts
Many Indigenous communities
prioritizethe education and
mentorshipofyoungartisansto
ensurethecontinuityofcraft
traditions.

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