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INTRODUCTION:
Estel (1952) described the Iraya as having curly or deep wavy hair and dark skin but not as dark as that of the Negrito.
The Irayas are also skilled in nito-weaving. Handicrafts such as jars, trays, plates and cups of different sizes and design are being marketed to the lowlanders.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ATTIRE:
During ancient times, the Iraya traditional attire was made of dry tree bark, pounded to make it flat and soft. The women usually wore a blouse and a skirt and the men wore g-strings made of cloth. Today, however, the Iraya are dressed just like the lowland people. Ready-to-wear clothes are easier to find than their traditional costume [Uyan, 2002].
PATTERNS, COLORS AND MATERIAL USED IN THEIR CLOTHING:
The color of their traditional attire is white. The patterns are either geometric, or are based on what they see in nature, such as trees and leaves. Their traditional attire is made up of dry tree bark, it is pounded to make it flat and soft. The men wore g-strings made of cloth and the girls will wear blouse and a skirt.
MY REFLECTION:
My reflection about my research is that I learned about how creative Filipinos are.
Even though they are different they still make me proud because they really want our culture to not be forgotten. As many years passed by, they still continue to do what they have to do. In this way our country will be progressive. For me I would like to meet these amazing people and learn how to love and know my culture better.
Credits to the owner:
MANGYAN HERITAGE CENTER
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