Arts Unit 2
Arts Unit 2
Arts Unit 2
Unit 2 – Lesson 1
Folk Arts and Crafts of
Mindoro, Marinduque,
Romblon, and Palawan
• The island provinces of Marinduque,
Oriental Mindoro, and Occidental
Mindoro are known for their art of
basketry and mat weaving.
Capiz or Kapis – is one of the most noted crafts in Aklan and Iloilo. Kapis
crafts are shells collected from the sea, dried, pressed, shaped and cut according to
the desired shapes and forms. The products made of kapis shells are laps,
trays,jewelries, window designs, souvenir items, and others.
Negros Island
The art of weaving is an essential part
of the Negrense’s rich culture. Their
weaving practices are evident in their
roofs clothing, walls, hats, and basket.
In their basket making, they usually
use pandan and buri leaves.