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    Local materials abundant in Nueva Ecija and Aurora provinces include cogon grass, bamboo, water hyacinth, buri palm leaves, coconut leaves and fruit, corn husks, tambo grass, sabutan vines, rattan, nito vines, nipa palm leaves, seashells, and abaca fibers. These natural resources are used by local artisans to create handicrafts, furniture, baskets, hats, bags, mats, and other household items that showcase the cultural heritage and sustainable practices of the regions.

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    Local materials abundant in Nueva Ecija and Aurora provinces include cogon grass, bamboo, water hyacinth, buri palm leaves, coconut leaves and fruit, corn husks, tambo grass, sabutan vines, rattan, nito vines, nipa palm leaves, seashells, and abaca fibers. These natural resources are used by local artisans to create handicrafts, furniture, baskets, hats, bags, mats, and other household items that showcase the cultural heritage and sustainable practices of the regions.

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    Local materials abundant in Nueva Ecija and Aurora provinces include cogon grass, bamboo, water hyacinth, buri palm leaves, coconut leaves and fruit, corn husks, tambo grass, sabutan vines, rattan, nito vines, nipa palm leaves, seashells, and abaca fibers. These natural resources are used by local artisans to create handicrafts, furniture, baskets, hats, bags, mats, and other household items that showcase the cultural heritage and sustainable practices of the regions.

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    Local materials abundant in Nueva Ecija and Aurora provinces include cogon grass, bamboo, water hyacinth, buri palm leaves, coconut leaves and fruit, corn husks, tambo grass, sabutan vines, rattan, nito vines, nipa palm leaves, seashells, and abaca fibers. These natural resources are used by local artisans to create handicrafts, furniture, baskets, hats, bags, mats, and other household items that showcase the cultural heritage and sustainable practices of the regions.

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    Local Materials of

    Nueva Ecija and


    Aurora
    Beauty of Nueva Ecija
     According to Timothy O. Adekunle and Tomothy Seyi Odeyale,
    local materials are the resources that can be found readily in
    large quantity at a particular location or area at a certain time.

     The use of local materials in creating contemporary art is very


    important because it makes our artwork authentic and unique.
    Through the use of local materials, we are also able to
    promote our community.
    What are the local
    materials we have here
    in Nueva Ecija and
    Aurora?
    Nueva Ecija just like any other
    province in our country is not just
    a home for talented and creative
    artists. It is also a place where you
    can find different local materials
    that you can use in creating
    artwork or crafts. Novo Ecijanos,
    the people of Nueva Ecija, use
    these resources to create different
    arts and crafts,
     Cogon also known as
    "kogon" is a perennial weed
    that grows in thick circular
    patches. It has flat, rigid,
    and yellowish-green leaves
    that can be up to 6 feet
    long and about an inch
    wide. It can be
     found in Carranglan, Nueva
    Ecija. The leaves of cogon
    grass are commonly used as
    a roof of huts and can be
    weaved as baskets and
    bags.
    BAMBOO

     Bamboo belongs to a grass family.


    It is a very tall grass characterized
    by a jointed stem called a culm.
    This local material can be found in
    most parts of Nueva Ecija but it is
    more abundant in Fort Magsaysay
    There are a lot of things that can
    be crafted from bamboo namely,
    furniture, placemats, and coasters,
    bowl and craft boxes, wind
    chimes, clocks, instruments,
    baskets, et cetera. Lastly, bamboo
    can be crafted by means of
    cutting, scraping, marking splitting,
    splinting, width sizing. thickness
    shaving, bleaching, and dyeing.
    WATER HYACINTH

     Water hyacinth, a plant found in


    freshwater environments, is used
    for weaving and creating various
    handicrafts. The stems are dried in
    the sun for 7-8 days, then flattened
    for weaving. The municipality of
    Cuyapo in Nueva Ecija is
    renowned for its bags and other
    crafts made from water hyacinth.
    Examples of handicrafts include
    purses, table mats, ladies'
    handbags, official folders, laundry
    baskets, laptop bags, tiffin bags,
    and bottle carriers.
    BURI OR BULI

     Buri/Buli is the tallest palm


    tree in the Philippines. It
    has a big leaf with a
    strong stem Buri can be
    found in Sto. Domingo,
    Nueva Ecija. Buri fibers
    are made into artworks
    such as fans, bags, mats,
    placemats, hats, wallets
    and many other
    household necessities.
    COCONUT TREE OR BUKO
     The coconut tree, also
    known as "buko" in
    Filipino, is a 25-meter-tall
    palm tree with a long leaf
    and hard fruit. Its weaved
    leaf is used for fans,
    baskets, mats, and
    lampshades, while the
    hard outer layer is used
    for bowls and ashtrays.
    Products:Basket,Mats,Bow
    ls,Fans, Ashtrays and
    lampshades
    CORN HUSKS
     Corn husks, soft white or
    pale light tan, are used in
    artificial flowers, bags,
    placemats, and dolls, with
    the most produced
    municipalities in Nueva
    Ecija being Cabiao,
    Cuyapo, Guimba, and
    Licab. Products:
    Slippers,Bags,
    Flowers,Placemats,dolls
    and Basket
    TAMBO
     Tambo grows to a height of 1.5 to 3.5
    meters and is an upright, coarse
    grass. The stems are cylindrical and
    hollow, about one centimeter in
    diameter. It has panicles that act as
    a brush made of bristles. Its hollow
    stem is used to make fences and
    garden ornaments.
     Being the biggest walis tambo
    producer in Central Luzon, the
    Tambo Festival is a well-known
    occasion in the Nueva Ecija
    municipality of San Antonio. There
    are also a ton of Tambo plants there.
    Product Walis tamboo
    SABUTAN
     The pandan plant family
    includes sabutan. This unusual
    plant possesses strong fiber
    that can be utilized for a
    variety of crafts in addition to
    its therapeutic significance.
    Additionally, sabutan leaves
    can be braided into bags,
    placemats, caps, baskets, and
    mats. The province of Aurora is
    home to a large supply of
    sabutan. Products
    Gridcrosser,fan,bag,hat, floor
    mat
    LOCAL MATERIALS OF AURORA
    RATTAN
     Rattan is a very popular
    material used in making
    crafts and furniture. It
    belongs to the family of
    palm and grows wildly in
    Aurora Province. Its skin
    can be peeled off to be
    used in weaving while its
    core can be made as
    furniture.
    NITO
     Nito in the Philippines refers to a type
    of vine used as a natural material for
    traditional weaving. It represents the
    country's rich heritage of
    craftsmanship, sustainable practices,
    and cultural identity. Harvested from
    abundant sources, Nito is a key
    element in creating various woven
    products, showcasing the eco-
    friendly approach of Filipino
    artisans.Nito is specie of climbing fern
    that usually grows in uplands. Aurora
    Province is known as one of the major
    producers of Nito within and outside
    the country.
    Products:Baskets,Bags,Trays,Table
    placemats,Lampshades and Purses
    NIPA
     Nipa refers to the leaves of the Nypa
    fruticans palm tree, commonly used in
    traditional Filipino construction for
    thatched roofs and walls of houses
    known as "nipa huts." This natural
    material showcases the Philippines'
    sustainable building practices and
    cultural heritage, emphasizing the use
    of eco-friendly resources for shelter in
    coastal areas. Nipa also symbolizes
    resourcefulness and harmony with the
    environment.Nipa usually grows in soft-
    mud areas. These plants which can be
    found in Aurora province. Products:
    placemats, bags, hats or raincoats and
    baskets
    SHELLS
     Shells Shell is very
    abundant in Aurora
    Province since it is
    surrounded by oceans
    and bodies of water. This
    material is usually used in
    making ornamentals and
    house decorations.
    Products Seashell mirrors,
    chandeliers, showpieces,
    shell jewellery, figurines
    ABACA
     Abaca The Abaca comes
    from a species of banana
    that is native to the
    Philippines. It is extracted
    from the leaf stems of the
    Manila hemp, a self-
    sustaining plant. Products
    Handbags, hats, shoes,
    slippers, lamps, carpets,
    accessories, clothing,
    furniture, and
    wallcoverings.
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