Prelim Quiz
Prelim Quiz
Prelim Quiz
(100 POINTS)
Indigenous materials are naturally and locally found in a specific or place such as
bamboo, abaca, shells and etc. These are varied depending on the geographic features
and location of region.
2. Search an example at least three (3) of indigenous materials in different provinces of the
Philippines.
Abaca- Initially used as material for rope, the abaca found its way inside Filipino homes
as a great material for furniture. It can be used as a fertilizer and is also good to the
environment.
Coconut Shells- can be used as medicine for skin problems. he shells can also be used
for making charcoal and coconut shell powder.
Capiz Shells- used in the manufacture of lampshades, trays, mats, and bowls. In
developing countries, many kinds of bivalve shells are used in the manufacture of
jewelry and ornaments.
Rattan- used for a range of purposes. Can be food since some rattan species is edible
and especially in furniture process
5. Appreciate the richness of Filipino indigenous materials used in the handicraft making.
Build public awareness. This is ours and that will be our responsibility. We informed
ourselves and help raise the awareness to everyone. In that way we can know how this
will impact to our everyday lives.
Timbers
Canes
Grass
Palms
Rattan
Materials
Abaca- closely related to the banana, has unique fibrous leaf stalks originally used in making
rope.
Buntal fiber- The based of the stem is skinned and exposed fiber beaten with a bolo blade
Capiz shells- used for thousand of years as a glass substitute because of their durability and
translucence
Raffia-collectors go deep into the island to harvest raffia palm. They strip and dry the freshly cut
pale green strand and sun dry them.
Lampakanay- a powerhouse grass with uses ranging from edible food source, medicine to
utilitarian application
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