Philippines
Subanen Crafts
The "Colors" Book
This book recounts the thoughts of a caterpillar as she wonders what color her wings will be when she becomes a butterfly. Each page has beautiful examples of different colors in found nature. The last pages unfold into a muticolored butterfly.
Handcrafted Books
Using the same cutting and inlaying skills used in making our cards the Subanen artists have handcrafted these hard-bound educational books for pre-schoolers. Images in the books are taken from the mountain habitat of the Subanens. We originally designed these books so they could be used in the Subanen Learning Centers for pre-school children. Visit our "Photo Gallery" to see the artists mking these books, and also photos of Subanen children using the books.
The "Shapes" Book
This book tells the story of a Subanen girl who finds different shapes in the world around her. She wonders which of these shapes might decorate her birthday cake. The last 2 pages open up to reveal the shapes she discovered around her home and her decorated birthday cake.
The "Opposites" book
This book tells the story of a Subanen girl going to the market. Along the way she notices many opposites. The last 2 pages open up to reveal her whole journey and all the opposites she discovered.
