Online Research: Rattan in the Cordillera

Rattan gathering is a source of livelihood for some of the upland communities. [MORE]

Feature Story: Kawang, the Tatoo Expert

Women in the past wore these patterned/designed prints on both their arms because they thought it made them look more attractive when they danced the “sagni” to the sound of the “pattong.”  However these tattoos weren’t just carved by anyone.  There were experts who performed these kinds of tasks.  The first who was knowledgeable in the this art form himself went by the name, Kawang.  He was the one who first tried it on the arms of young ladies and when the other members of the community saw it, they thought it was beautiful.   [MORE]