Group 4 Shelter and Clothing of Ancient Filipinos

Group 4 Shelter and Clothing of Ancient Filipinos

SHELTER

Definition of Important Words Bahay Kubo – houses in lowlands of Ancient Filipinos which were made of nipa or bamboo

Batalan – part of a nipa hut found on its rear end, usually connected to the kitchen Banga – a big jar of water for bathing and washing

Silong – the part of the nipa hut between the floor the house and the ground Matong – a big basket used to store palay

Where Ancient Filipinos Lived Caves - 2 reasons 1. The high location protected them from the wild animals. 2. It also protects them from bad weather.

- usually located high above the sea so the people can go down to hunt

CAVES

Near bodies of water - lived in the plains near rivers, seas, bays and lakes - fishing became primary livelihood

Forested Plains and Mountains -farming was their primary livelihood

-burned trees, weeds and plants to clean areas for farming - because minerals from burnt leaves help make soil rich

- process is repeated until soil is not fertile anymore - begin to look for another place to farm

- let the land rejuvenate itself until soil is fertile again - would return and plant again - called semi – nomadic people

Bahay Kubo - made of nipa and bamboo - had a bamboo ladder which can be detached at night

Parts of a Bahay Kubo Batalan - no roof and almost no walls - where cooking utensils were stored - a banga can also be found here

BAHAY KUBO

BATALAN

Silong – space between floor of house where animals were kept Room to keep pullovers, blankets, and mats Matong – big basket for storing palay

Kalingas and Ilongots built their houses on top of trees to keep themselves safe from enemies and animals Badjaos of Sulu lived in bancas

HOUSES ON TOP OF TREES

HOUSES IN BANCAS

CLOTHING

Definition of Important Words Bahag – a long piece of cloth tied along the waist and between the thighs worn by men. Thighs and legs were exposed. Kangan – a sleeveless and collarless jacket worn by men.

Putong – a piece of cloth tied around the head of men Baro – a collarless with loose and long sleeves worn by women

Saya – a long loose skirt worn by women Patadyong – the visayan term for saya Tapis – a piece of red or white cloth wrapped around the waist

Clothing of Ancient Filipino Men Already wore clothes and personal ornaments Bahag – lower part of the body Kangan – upper part Putong – around the head

Learned to wear pants later on Wore nothing on their feet

BAHAG

PUTONG

Clothing of Ancient Filipino Women Baro(upper)and saya(lower) Tapis around their waist Long hair was tied in a knot called pusod

BARO AT SAYA

Ornaments Tattoos in their bodies 2 reasons 1. to decorate their bodies 2. to show their war record

TATTOOS

Pieces of jewelry called kolambigas - rings, earings, necklaces, bracelets and anklets called gallang Teeth were decorated with gold

SOURCES Awakening 5 by : Amelia Tuico History of the Filipino People 8 th ed. By: Teodoro Agoncilio One Country One People 5

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