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Maranao Crafts and Arts

The document discusses Maranao arts and crafts from Lanao Del Sur in the Philippines. It describes some of the major art forms of the Maranao people including carving, weaving, and metalwork. Specifically, it outlines the traditional art of Okir designs that use curvilinear lines and Arabic motifs. It also mentions other important Maranao artisanal works like Baor wooden treasure boxes decorated with shells, Kris swords, and intricately patterned Malong garments. Tugaya is identified as the heartland of Maranao artisans.

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Maranao Crafts and Arts

The document discusses Maranao arts and crafts from Lanao Del Sur in the Philippines. It describes some of the major art forms of the Maranao people including carving, weaving, and metalwork. Specifically, it outlines the traditional art of Okir designs that use curvilinear lines and Arabic motifs. It also mentions other important Maranao artisanal works like Baor wooden treasure boxes decorated with shells, Kris swords, and intricately patterned Malong garments. Tugaya is identified as the heartland of Maranao artisans.

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  • Maranao Crafts and Arts: Provides an introduction to Maranao art and crafts, highlighting its cultural significance and the main art forms practiced.
  • Okir: Describes Okir as a traditional design motif in Maranao culture used in various art forms like carving and painting.
  • Malong: Highlights the Malong, an essential clothing piece in Maranao culture, used both for everyday wear and special occasions.
  • Baor: Discusses Baor, describing it as a functional art object, typically a wooden storage box adorned with traditional designs.
  • Kris: Explains the Kris, a significant weapon in Maranao culture known for its molded blade.

Maranao Crafts and Arts

 Maranao-"People of the lake"


 Maranao arts and crafts carry the stories of its
vibrant culture
 Major art forms of the Maranao are carving,
weaving and metalwork.
 Lanao Del Sur
 Tugaya: The Artisans’ Heartland
Okir

Okir is a design or pattern often rendered or curved in hardwood,


brass, silver and wall painting in curvilinear lines and Arabic
geometric figures. The Okir Motif is an art depicting the indigenious
originality and skill of the Maranaos. It can be usually found among
the Moro and Lumad peoples of the Southern Philippines, as well as
parts of Sabah.
Baor
Baor. A treasure box or storage made of wood, Narra or Basudan (second
class Narra in Maranao). It has "tipay" or pure shells which were cut into
little pieces used to decorate the baor and a carved emblem called "okir."

Kris

Kris. The word "kris" is actually a Maranao term for sword. Although unlike
the common-looking swords, kris has a very significant molded shape
according to Sumandar.

Malong
Maranao arts and crafts are unrecognizable without mentioning the
“malong”, an important part of their traditional clothing. Malong is a wrap-
around garment worn by everyone. There’s one for everyday wear. Then
there are more for special occasions called “landap”.

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