Maranao okir can be divided into two traditions, the predominantly curvilinear "male" okir-a-dato, and the predominantly rectilinear "female" okir-a-bai. Unlike Sama okil, okir designs are deliberately stylized when depicting living things, due to Islamic beliefs against idolatry.

2014年3月18日 · The Okir (motif) is an exclusive artistic cultural heritage of the Maranaos of Lanao, Philippines. It is as an artistic design of the Maranao native inhabitants of southern Philippines beginning from the early 6th Century C.E. before the Islamization of the area.

Maranao Okir is a centuries-old tradition of geometric patterns in Philippine Islamic art that showcases the Maranao's remarkable skill and creativity. This cultural heritage is woven from the intricate threads of history, symbolism, and artistry.

People use these designs for highlighting and reviving the cultural heritage of the Philippines because of the fast paced modernization currently happening in the country. Designer Silverio Anglacer showcased Maranao art by infusing okir patterns …

2022年9月14日 · One underlying feature of Maranao visual art, be it brass, silver, textile, or wood, is okir. The term refers to both the technique of carving and the types of motif found in the art of Lanao and Sulu.

The traditional motifs (okir) used in wood carving by the Maranao peoples on Mindanao were replicated in the 20th and 21st centuries in their brass wares. The Maranao were the largest manufacturers of brass wares, an art that can be traced to …

An artwork that is particularly associated with the Maranao people because of their mastery of the craft, the Okir detail can also be found in Sama Dilaut boats and neighboring Moro Cultural Communities such as the Maguindanao, Iranun, Tausug, Yakan. These geometric and flowing plant-based designs and folk motifs are commonly found in Moro and…