RICE SIFTER OR NIGO ..........TAAF IN B'LAAN LANGUAGE

RICE SIFTER OR TAAF is made of split thin bamboo and nito, made by B'laan women to sift rice, separating the husks, and small pieces that has been remove from the sifter. The B'laans of Pula Bato, are using sifter for rice to get rid of the loose husks from mortar or lusong for the preparation for the cooking. Today many of the indigenous culture continue to apply the sustainable practices and principles that they have observed for thousands of years........PHOTOS POSTED ARE MY COLLECTIONS.....