A pakudos is a visual motif used by the Hanunuo

Mangyan people Mangyan is the generic name for the eight indigenous groups found on the island of Mindoro, southwest of the island of Luzon, the Philippines, each with its own tribal name, language, and customs. The total population may be around 280,001, ...

of Mindoro in the Philippines. Pakudos are characterized by symmetrical, aesthetic, and orderly utilization of lines and space with equal utilization of vertical and horizontal composition. The word pakudos was coined from ''cruz'', the

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word for cross. The pakudos motif is a common element in Mangyan embroidery and crafts. It is also featured on the official seal of

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Revitalization efforts

This design element is added in various modern products such as bags, baskets, bracelets, jars and clothing. It can also be made into a tattoo or as an art project like sculptures, houses, and bamboo craft. The Project Pakudos also showcases tribal art of the Mangyan people, as well as its indigenous script, Hanunuo or Surat Mangyan. The Mangyan Heritage Center located in

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, Mindoro collaborates and advocates traditional weaving patterns and embellished style to mainstream arts & crafts. Ethnic clothing of both men and women are embroidered with pakudos as well as bracelets, necklaces, and blankets called ''

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'' in order to wade off evil spirits and bad luck.

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