Pakudos Beaded Bracelets
Handmade beaded bracelets featuring the pakudos, a cross-shaped Hanunuo Mangyan symbol historically believed to ward off evil spirits.
Gallery of Mangyan Arts and Crafts
Indigenous arts and crafts stand as a vivid and ornamental portrayal of the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Philippines. The Mangyan cultural communities meticulously developed their artistic techniques over numerous centuries, employing locally sourced materials such as cotton, vines, bamboo, bark, and wood.
Nito and Buri Baskets
Woven baskets, trays, and containers made from nito (forest vine) and buri (palm leaf), a craft especially associated with the Iraya Mangyan.
Handwoven Cotton Textiles
Cloth woven on a traditional backstrap loom (harablon), historically made from hand-spun cotton and used for the Hanunuo Mangyan's distinctive embroidered garments.
Pakudos Keychains
Small beaded keychains carrying the pakudos design, a popular and portable way to bring home a piece of Hanunuo Mangyan craftsmanship.
Beaded Rosaries
Long beaded necklaces and rosaries, continuing a Mangyan tradition of beadwork worn as everyday adornment by all ages and both sexes.