Elements of Ethnicity

I came across "De Bahay of Estyle" a webpage by fashion designer Armand Jala where he compiled a list of things which are influences of Filipino Design and can be incorporated into design whether it be "architecture, fashion, graphic design" or any other design discipline.

"In general, the elements of Filipino art and culture that influence me are:

The materials: bamboo and rattan.
Tropical shells that are used in many art motifs.
Basketry and weaving.
The beautiful embroidery on Filipino clothing like the Barong Tagalog.
Roman-catholic iconographic art and religious art brought by the Spaniards.
The textiles and patterns of the Moros in the southern Philippines.
Colorful, precious stones used in jewelry and art.
Bamboo fans with colorful artwork.
Malay, Chinese, and Muslim influences..."