Here are some of the things that make Batanes unique and set her apart from the rest. WHAT'S IN THIS GUIDE? The vakul (left) and the vuyavuy (right). The Ivatan’s vakul and talugong are …

An Ivatan wearing a "vakul", the traditional headgear in Batanes. [...] ... roof, on the other hand, retained the traditional thick-fabrication of cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica) designed to...

May 14, 2016 · The vakul headdress and kanayi vests are worn by Ivatan farmers, the vest for men and the headgear for women. These are made from the leaves of vuyavuy, a tree …

Most of the time, they are wearing long-sleeved shirt or pullovers. They're also famed for having traditional vests and salakot also known as vacul (native hat). For those who will travel to …

Aug 3, 2019 · Other traditional handicrafts and apparel include vakul (headdress), talugong (hat), and kanayi (vest). Also read: Sabtang Island, Batanes: Home of Heritage Villages With …

A local woman wearing vakul on top of a hat. The vakul and talugong are distinct Ivatan headgears. (Vakul for women, talugong for men.) It is worn to protect the head from both the …

Sep 6, 2022 · Itbayat, the largest island of the Batanes, is the Philippines’s northernmost town. The most populated is Batan, where the provincial capital of Basco lies on the fertile plain that …

Dec 6, 2020 · While women traditionally wear the vakul, men wear vests known as kanayi and talugong, a traditional wide-brimmed farmer's hat. Answer: Vakul. Explanation: the finest …

Nov 14, 2018 · It was without question that I was drawn to Batanes’ enchanting charm and beauty. Unexpectedly, I was also inspired to know more about the Ivatans and their way of life. …

Apr 30, 2024 · In Batanes, the head and back cover made from vuyavuy (Phoenix loureiroi) or the Philippine date palm is exclusively worn by women all year round. On the other hand, the …