Mats and Baskets as Containers, Conveyors, and Costumes

The gallery acknowledges and honors local basket and mat weavers in the different regions of the country. It highlights the significance of baskets and mats as part of both tangible and intangible Filipino cultural heritage through the different materials, techniques used, and the designs incorporated in them, as entwined in their functions as accessories and costumes, containers of both secular and sacred objects, and conveyors in fishing, agriculture, as well as in most daily activities.

The Entwined Spheres Gallery is a gallery at the National Museum of Anthropology in the Philippines that showcases the cultural significance of mats and baskets. It highlights the various ways that they have been used in different Philippine communities, such as containers, conveyors, and even costumes. The gallery features a collection of baskets and mats made from different materials and used for different purposes, emphasizing their importance in the daily lives and traditions of Filipinos. The Entwined Spheres Gallery is an important part of the museum, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation of the Philippines' diverse heritage.