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 · According to the Paete Phenomenon exhibited in the Bulwagang Juan Luna at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Maria Bague made the first known taka in 1920s. It was wrapped around a mold carved from wood and painted with decorative pattern that eventually became toys and ornaments.

Feb 5, 2022 · Taká making is a family affair, or at the very least, a two-person job. “Following the typical set-up for most magtatakas in Paete, Mama was the main magtataka, while Papa took charge...

Taka-making is a family tradition in Paete, Laguna, where techniques are carefully passed down from one generation to the next. In this traditional craft, family members work together to create intricate paper-mache creations.

Jun 27, 2012 · 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 before the papier-mâché figures are hand-painted.

This video is to show on how to make "Taka" or Paper Mache. A pieces of unused paper paste together to make any designed you want. Hope you enjoy and learn 🙂.

The document summarizes the history and production process of taka, a type of paper mache craft originating from Paete, Laguna, Philippines. It describes how taka is made by blending paper mache onto carved wooden molds.

According to the Paete Phenomenon exhibited in the Bulwagang Juan Luna at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Maria Bague made the first known taka in 1920s. It was wrapped around a mold carved from wood and painted with decorative …

Nov 7, 2012 · It is often used in arts and crafts to make a variety of sculptures, fruit bowls, puppets, dolls and much more. The surface is very easy to paint, allowing you to add patterns, bright colors and interesting designs to your finished product.

HAND MADE - The art of taka-making begins with the process of hand carving hardwood sculptures that become the takaans or the actual mold where layers upon layers of paper are glued, sundried before the papier-mâché figures are hand-painted.