Taka (taká) refers to papier-mâché made using carved wooden sculpture used as a mold. The craft originated in the town of Paete, Laguna in the Philippines. [1] Taka was made by Paete local Maria Piday. During Christmas, Piday was in charge of the church's decorations. The wooden angels and cherub was heavy causing the carvings to fall.

4 days ago · Paete, Laguna is one of the Philippines’ last remaining artistic strongholds and may be accessed either by passing through the picturesque zigzag of the Eastern Rizal route or through the long stretch of the South Luzon Expressway. The town is known for two things: fine woodcarvers and the golden sweet fruit of lanzones.

In Paete, Laguna, the traditional art form of taka-making is deeply rooted in the town's cultural heritage, having been passed down through generations. Takas are more than just paper-mache creations; they symbolize Filipino folk art, often sold alongside woodcarvings in Paete.

Jun 27, 2012 · Colorful, warm, and whimsical – the taka of Paete have become the epitome of Filipino folk art. They are like the Filipino fiesta painted on papier-mâché figures of dolls in Filipiniana, roosters, carabaos, and fire engine-red horses.

Feb 5, 2022 · MANILA, Philippines – When you open Takang Paete ’s DIY taká kit, the first thing you’ll notice is the bright red horse. Next to it, you’ll find the exact same shape, but made out of wood this...

Jun 27, 2012 · "Taka" as it is popularly known in Paete, a province in Laguna. Paete derived its name from paet, a Tagalog word for chisel, a principal tool used in woodcarving. The art of taka-making begins with the process by hand carving hardwood sculptures that becomes the takaans or the actual mold where layers upon layers of paper are glued, sundried ...

Aug 24, 2020 · The red horse I used to play with, is the paper mache horse or “taka” of Paete, Laguna. The town is not only famous for its woodcarvings, but it is also known for its warm and colorful takas . Originally, takas were made as an alternative to heavy wooden sculpture and it later became a folk art and was sold to nearby towns during festivals.

Today the town thrives mainly on the sale and export of woodcarvings and taka (papier maché), tourism, poultry industry, farming and fishing. PAETE is a fourth class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines.

Mar 15, 2025 · Paete, Laguna is one of the Philippines last remaining artistic strongholds and may be accessed either by passing through the picturesque zigzag of the Eastern Rizal route or through the long stretch of the South Luzon Expressway.

Jul 13, 2016 · I've been wanting to venture to Paete, Laguna to the paper mâché town for two years. The stars aligned, mainly I remembered I had DVD players for the car and Aaker had a holiday so...off we went. The drive there took us nearly 4 hours with a 45 minute stop at Pillila Windmill Farm, which I think is.