Philippine handicrafts

Abacá ( ; ), also known as Manila hemp, is a species of banana, Musa textilis, endemic to the Philippines. The plant grows to , and averages about . The plant has great economic importance, being harvested for its fiber extracted from the leaf-stems.

Piña ( ) is a traditional Philippine fiber made from the leaves of the pineapple plant. Pineapples are indigenous to South America but have been widely cultivated in the Philippines since the 17th century, and used for weaving lustrous lace-like luxury textiles known as nipis fabric. The name is derived from Spanish piña, meaning "pineapple".

species of mollusc

thumb|A vendor's stall with various parol designs

mat made of plaited reed or other plant material

upright|thumb|Tagalog people|Tagalog men in traditional [[barong tagalog, vestido de anajao (palm leaf rain capes), and salakot, c. 1855]]

thumb|right|150px|A Sangley|Mestiza Sangley-Filipina holding a folded abaniko An abaniko (from the Spanish word abanico, "fan") is a type of hand fan from the Philippines.

thumb|Traditional tapayan jars in Vigan, [[Philippines]] thumb|A Malay people|Malay tempayan Tapáyan or tempayan (also known as balanga, belanga, or bangâ) are large wide-mouthed earthenware or stoneware jars found in various Austronesian cultures in island Southeast Asia. Their various functions include fermenting rice (tapai), fermenting vinegar or alcoholic beverages, storing food and water, cooking, and burial of the deceased.

thumb|upright|Dancers performing the kapa malong malong, a traditional Maguindanaon people|Maguindanao dance featuring the uses of the malong The malong is a traditional Filipino-Bangsamoro rectangular or tube-like wraparound skirt bearing a variety of geometric or okir designs. The malong is traditionally used as a garment by both men and women of the numerous ethnic groups in the mainland Mindanao and parts of the Sulu Archipelago. They are wrapped around at waist or chest-height and secured by tucked ends, with belts of braided material or other pieces of cloth, or are knotted over one shou

thumb|Banig in the Philippines sold with various other traditional handicrafts Baníg ( ; ) are traditional handwoven mats of the Philippines predominantly used as a sleeping mat or a floor mat. Banig mats are typically made from pandanus or sedge leaves. They can also utilize other materials, including buri palm leaves, reed leaves, and rattan strips, depending on the region and ethnic group. The leaves are dried, usually dyed, then cut into strips and woven into mats, which may be plain or intricate. thumb|A Sama-Bajau tepo (the local Sinama word for banig) from [[Tandubas, by the Sama Tandub