The arts and crafts of Luzon reflect the culture, traditions, and history of its people
. Luzon's art forms include weaving, carving, pottery, and basketry
. Examples of Luzon arts and crafts:
- Weaving Inabel from Ilocos is a handwoven textile made on wooden looms. The patterns and designs embody the heritage of the Filipino people and are often used for traditional clothing, blankets, and home decor
. Other woven cloths include pinilian, Bontoc weave, Kalinga textiles, piña, Aklanon textiles, hablon, and tapestry woven by the Yakan people
- Woodcarving The town of Paete in Laguna is known for its woodcarving tradition of religious icons, intricate furniture, and decorative pieces
. Indigenous woodcarving by some ethnic groups dates back to pre-Hispanic times and includes figures such as bululs
- Basketry Baskets have intricate designs, styles, and forms for specific purposes, such as harvesting, rice storage, and traveling. Materials include bamboo, rattan, and pandan
- Pottery Ilocos and Cordillera are known for pottery
- Papier-mâché The town of Paete is also known for its taka , or papier-mâché figures
- Body Ornamentation Kalinga is known for tattooing
- Other crafts Include singkaban (bamboo art), pastillas wrapper art, firecrackers, and goldsmithing from Bulacan, giant lanterns from Pampanga, and kiping (rice wafers) from Quezon
. The Ivatan people of Batanes are known for their vakul headgear