17. Piña fiber is considered the finest of all Philippine hand-woven fabrics. Why is this so?
A. Piña fiber is derived from pineapple leaves that are considered among the most expensive
weaving material in the world.
B. Piña fiber is a trademark Philippine weaving material that is not sold to other countries,
thus, considered the finest among hand-woven fibers.
C. Piña fiber is commonly translucent, delicate and dreamy, soft and fine with a high
huster.
18. What is the meaning of a Spanish term Cruz which was derived historically from the word
pakudos?
A cross
B. design
C. cloth
grass that
19. Basey, Samar is known for its products like banig which is made up of reed
grow
in swampy areas along the rice fields. What is this raw material called?
A jusi
B. tīkog
C. piña
20. Hanunuo, as one of the twelve tribes of Mangyan, is known for its embroidery that is based
on the cross shape on the back of their traditional blouses called pakudos. What can be the
best characterization of this trademark embellishment of the Hanunuo Mangyans?
A. symmetrical, aesthetic, and orderly utilization
B. combination of curves and doodle traces
c. nonparallel use of lines and shapes forming creativity