A young Ivatan girl saying thankful grace for a fruitful harvest
A surrealist view of the Batanes water crisis.
TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFTS BATANES, CAGAYAN VALLEY
YUVUKis a farming container for women used for keeping, handling or transporting farm products.
KANAYI is an all-weather sleeveless jacketgear worn by man while working inthe farm. There are two (2) types of Kanayi, the Dinung made from stripped vuyavuy leaves and theTadidi made of banana leaves. It cools the body on hot working days and keeps warm on rainy and cold days.
VUVUD is a basket made of nito purposely for keeping jewelries and other valuables. Its shape is oblong or round with cover.
VACUL or SUUT is a woman's headgear which is used as a protective gear from rains and the sun's heat while working in their farms. It is an all-weather protective gear. It is cool on hot season and warm on rainy and winter season.