Question

What are the arts/crafts of the Ilocanos? What have you noticed to their crafts colors, shapes and texture?

Answer 1

Arts and crafts of the Ilocanos:

• Traditional Ilocano handicrafts, like the “inabel”(the term is derived from the local verb for "weave", "abel" and the Ilocano noun "inabel," describing any kind of woven fabric) fabrics & “burnay” jars are folk arts that belong to the arts of Ilocanos.
• They are not only found in the northern region but they also added to the development of art & culture in the Philippines.
• Many provinces in the northern Philippines practice the art of Abel which is weaving, and the Ilocos region is a prominent place that continues to revive the local weaving industry in the country.
• There are crafts handed down by expert generations of Ilocanos known for their master in weaving, woodcarving, and pottery. They are also known as modern artisans who create innovative products for the local and global market.

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