Our Non-Agri Products

Below are some of the non-agricultural items that are commonly found in our households. Ifugaos are regarded as skilled weavers and have been producing basketry and woven things for shelter, rain protection and other farming implements for centuries.

We get our ratten and bamboo from the forests and do everything by hand, from harvesting, splitting, shaving and whittling to soaking, drying, and weaving. The job is shared between men and women. Weaving is usually done in between farm work.

Some baskets are also made to be given as gifts for special occassions, most notably as wedding gifts.

_ITEM	_DESCRIPTION	_SEASON
	Weaving and Basketry: Pouch	Small carrying pouch used by the menfolk for carrying their mama (betel nut) concoction. Rattan.
	Weaving and Basketry: Cofee beans basket	Household utility used for harvesting coffee beans. It has two straps worn around the shoulders. The basket is placed in front of the body. Rattan.
	Weaving and Basketry: Pasiking	This basket is the equivalent of the backpack and used to carry small farming implements or some meals to the fields. Rattan.
	Weaving and Basketry: Small carry-alls	Fine weaves made of rattan, these are the most popular souvenir items that visitors bring home with them. Worn by the Ifugaos on their breasts, but may also function as a shoulder bag.