Kalinga kain

Kalinga kain Mother-of-pearl slivers or buttons are also among the embellishments used in Philippine textiles. The Kalinga kain is a wraparound skirt adorned with embroidery, beads, and mother-of-pearl shells. The mother-of-pearl shells are attached to the textile to move and reflect light. Learn more in UNTHREAD, a virtual exhibit by Museo ng Nayong Pilipino (@nayongpilipino.museo) … Read more

The heartwood of the Sappan

The heartwood of the Sappan The heartwood of the Sappan (Caesalpinia sappan L.), a species of a flowering tree in the legume family, is made into chips or reduced to powder and fermented to produce dyes for textiles. It can produce shades of red– colors range from pink to scarlet. Learn more about UNTHREAD, Museo … Read more

Sayo

Sayo  The Solemnity of a procession of veiled and crowned women in flowing black robes chanting prayers is one of the most striking images of religious fervor during the annual observance of the Lenten season in the Philippines. In San Jose, Camarines Sur, among the participants of processions from Holy Wednesday up to Good Friday … Read more

Pandan

Pandan The Pandan is of immense cultural and economic importance in the Philippines and to its various indigenous groups. The Batak who are found scattered in the north-central portion of Palawan has known to value two species of wild Pandanus, barasan, and bankuang. The plants surrounding the islands, as well as the soil characteristics, are … Read more

Antonio de Morga Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas

Antonio de Morga Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas Antonio de Morga Sánchez Garay (November 29, 1559-July 21, 1636, a renowned Spanish soldier, lawyer, and a high-ranking colonial official in the Philippines (from 1594 to 1604, was also a historian and published in 1609 Sucesos de las Islas, which was considered as one of the most … Read more