Local. may refer to the materials that are readily available, such as bamboo.

Local may also refer to wherever the artist finds himself or herself. Local materials are the resources that can be found readily in large quantity at a particular location or area at a certain time. It could also be referred to as materials that can be used to fabricate a finished element.

Local Materials used in creating art:

1. Bamboo. is the tallest perennial grass that belongs to the Gramineae family. Due to the long cylindrical woody stem strength and ease of operation, bamboo is a versatile material for a variety of economic uses:

• handicraft and furniture

• farm implements

• fish pen

• fish cages and other fishing gears

• banana props

• musical instruments; pulp and paper.

• house construction.

• young shoots of some species are edible.

2. Buri. - is extracted from the matured leaves of the buri palm. The fiber is durable and resistant to moisture.  The buntal fibers are then ready to be knotted 1-2 days after application and made into artworks such as fans, bags, mats, placemats, hats and many other household necessities.  The finished products from the buntal fibers are in demand in both local and international market. The fruit of the buri tree is a cheap source of food and a good source of starch. The following are example of an art craft made of Buri.

   

3. Coir – (coconut fiber) Coconut fiber is a natural fiber extracted from the outer coconut husk used in products such as floor mats, door mats, brushes and mattresses. Coir is a fibrous material found between the hard, inner shell and the outer coconut coat. Other uses of brown coir (made from ripe coconut) include padding, sacking and horticulture. White coir harvested from unripe coconut. It has the advantage of not sinking, so can be used in long lengths on deep water without the added weight dragging down boats and buoys.

4.  Nito - is a plant belonging to the fern family that grows abundantly in the hinterlands of Mindanao in Southern Philippines. It is a vine growing as a secondary forest cover clinging to trees and rocks. This climbing fern is quite common in the Philippines at low and medium altitudes. The following are some of the Nito products:

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   5. Pandan - is a tropical plant. It is processed and transformed into splints that are being used as raw material.

6. Raffia- is a fiber extracted from unopened buri leaf in 3 stages. It is loom woven into fabrics or used as wall coverings, upholstery material, folding doors, and window hangings.

7.  Rattan - belongs to the palm family. There are different types of rattan palms, such as high or low climbers, single stemmed or clustered rattan species.

8. Tikiw - is a large, erect, and aquatic or marshy herb plant. It is found in central Luzon to Mindanao. It abounds in fresh water swaps, and in newly opened rice land at low altitudes.

9. Tikog - belongs to sea grasses. It is a native reed plant used as a raw material for mat weaving.

10. Abaca - Belongs to the banana family. Its fiber has a natural luster with colors ranging from pure white to ivory brown. Initially used as material for rope, the abaca found its way inside Filipino homes as a great material for furniture and decor. The versatility of abaca, or Manila hemp, makes it easy to work with or create different designs with it. Furniture makers and designers choose this material for their works because of its durability and availability.

11. Coconut shell the hard-outer part of a coconut. Coconut shell powder is commonly used in the manufacture of mosquito coils and incense sticks.  It is also used in the manufacture of plywood as a phenolic extruder and as a filler in the manufacture of resin glue.  This is of uniform consistency and good resistance to water and fungal attacks. This is of uniform consistency and good resistance to water and fungal attacks. The coconut shell has uses, too, and discovering ways to repurpose the coconut shells that you leave behind will be an eco-friendly way to make a few items around the house that will help you out.

    
    Uses of coconut shell  

       1. Hanging plant holders are another option. 

       2. Bird feeder: Turn into a hanging bird feeder. 

       3. coconut shell basket 

       4. candle holder 

       5. bowl 

    Coconut shell the hard-outer part of a coconut. Coconut shell powder is commonly used in the manufacture of mosquito coils and incense sticks.  

    Tikiw - is a large, erect, and aquatic or marshy herb plant.

    Abaca - Belongs to the banana family. Its fiber has a natural luster with colors ranging from pure white to ivory brown.

Pandan - is a tropical plant. It is processed and transformed into splints that are being used as raw material.