Arts and Crafts in Philippines

Every country has their own share of Arts and Crafts, very individual to them so does Philippines. Every piece of art or craft produced bears the identity of the country and makes fine examples of the artistic and creative faculties of the people. The specimens of art or craft require years of dedication and practice and is the outcome of the hard work and love for the art on the part of the artisans. The profession of excelling in Arts and Crafts of the particular country comes from within and requires some technical knowledge along with a sound knowledge of the country’s history as many a times the miniature replicas of famous events are portrayed through the medium of arts and crafts.

The concept of Arts and Crafts is related to the making of objects with your hand, at times with the help of some specialized instruments. Many villages in Philippines are dedicated to this Art and Craft industries which are not only earn tourist acclaim but are also the source f employment to many in Philippines. Traditional arts like weaving, metal smith, Pottery, woodcarving and gold smith are famous all over the country and are valued both by the locals and tourists. The valuable ornate carvings are a specialty in the southern Philippine Islands.

Among the many villages dedicated to the particular crafts the worth notable are the Wood Carvers Village of Paete, the Artist Village of Angono, the Barong Weavers to name a few. Other crafts items are made out of shells, bamboo and rattan. The Abaca leaves are used to make braided bowls and bins while buri is extensively used for making hats and novelty items. The coconut also finds varied usage and is used to make brooms and baskets. The bags, jewellery made out of shells, small boxes, bamboo items and other odd things make great souvenirs and are nice to be gifted too.