Okir, also spelled okil or ukkil, is the term for rectilinear and curvilinear plant-based designs and folk motifs that can be usually found among the Moro and Lumad people of the Southern Philippines, as well as parts of Sabah.

Mar 18, 2014 · Okir is a design or pattern often rendered or curved in hardwood, brass, silver and wall painting in curvilinear lines and Arabic geometric figures. The Okir Motif is an art depicting the indigenious originality and skill of the Maranaos.

Okir, also spelled okil or ukkil, is the term for rectilinear and curvilinear plant-based designs and folk motifs that can be usually found among the Moro and Lumad people of the Southern Philippines, as well as parts of Sabah.

It refers to a whole repertoire of folk motifs which consists of plant forms that figure prominently in their artwork from weaving to carving, to brass cast pieces. Okir is a design or pattern often rendered or carved in hardwood, brass, silver, and wall painting in curvilinear lines and Arabic geometric figures.

Okir, also spelled okil or ukkil, is the term for rectilinear and curvilinear plant-based designs and folk motifs that can be usually found among the Moro and Lumad people of the Southern Philippines, as well as parts of Sabah.

The Art of Okir or Ukkil encompasses geometric and flowing designs prevalent in Maranao and Muslim-influenced artwork in Mindanao, characterized by intricate leaf-and-vine patterns. It includes various motifs such as Pako Rabong and Sarimanok, used in woodwork, metalwork, and weaving, reflecting cultural heritage.

Ukkil or okir are undoubtedly the most important to the Maranao, Maguindanaon, Iranun, Tau Sug, Sama, and Badjao of Mindanao. To these ethnic Muslims, the term ukkil, means both the art of sculpting or carving and a particular curvilinear design. Internationally, this design is …

Okir refers to curvilinear design usually of vine and leaf patterns employed by the Muslims in the southern part of the Philippines, particularly among the Maranaw.

Sep 27, 2016 · “Okir” is a design or pattern that tells the story of a person; his experiences, beliefs, and values – that composed his being and identity, through the use of authentic symbolisms; which reveals the distinct & original culture and civilization of the Muslim south.

Aug 3, 2020 · THE OKIR (MOTIF): AN ART OF MARANAO DEPICTING THEIR CULTURE AND SOCIETY BY: Jehad Z P & Professor Haron A. Pangcoga 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 …