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An abaniko (from the Spanish word ''
abanico
Abanico may refer to:
*''Abanico'', the Spanish word for hand fan
*'' Abanico (music)'', a drum roll and rimshot played on timbales to introduce a new section
*'' Abanico ibérico'', a Spanish cut of pork
See also
* Abaniko
An abaniko (from th ...
'', "fan") is a type of
hand fan
A handheld fan, or simply hand fan, is any broad, flat surface that is waved back-and-forth to create an airflow. Generally, purpose-made handheld fans are folding fans, which are shaped like a sector of a circle and made of a thin material (suc ...
from the
Philippines
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no),
* bik, Republika kan Filipinas
* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
* cbk, República de Filipinas
* hil, Republ ...
.
Description
The abaniko is common accessory for the
baro't saya, the traditional ladies’ attire. Various ways of using and holding the abaniko may convey different meanings. For example, an open abaniko that covers the chest area is a sign of modesty, while rapid fan movements express the lady's displeasure.
Abaniko is sometimes referred to as ''
pamaypáy'', though the term actually refers to the non-folding, native hand fan of woven
buri or
anahaw
''Saribus rotundifolius'', also known as the footstool palm, is a common fan palm found in Southeast Asia. It is a member of the genus ''Saribus''.
Common names
It is called ''anáhaw'' or ''luyong'' in Filipino. In Malay the palm is known as ' ...
leaves.
In sport
''Abaniko'' is the term for a striking blow in the
martial art
Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and the preserv ...
of
Eskrima
Arnis, also known as Kali or Eskrima/Escrima, is the national martial art of the Philippines. The three are roughly interchangeable umbrella terms for the traditional martial arts of the Philippines ("Filipino Martial Arts", or FMA), which emp ...
that resembles a fanning motion. It is executed with a single ''bastón'' (hardwood or
rattan
Rattan, also spelled ratan, is the name for roughly 600 species of Old World climbing palms belonging to subfamily Calamoideae. The greatest diversity of rattan palm species and genera are in the closed-canopy old-growth tropical forests of ...
stick).
See also
*
Apir
Apir, also spelled aper, are traditional folding women's hand-held fans of the Maranao people of the Philippines. They are a part of the traditional dress of Maranao women. Royal ''bai'' (ladies) carry an apir in their right hand during ceremonies ...
*
Pamaypay
Pamaypay (, ), also known as paypay, payupas, buri fan, or anahaw fan, is a type of traditional hand-held fan from the Philippines. It is typically made of woven buri palm or anahaw palm leaves. It is usually heart-shaped, and woven in a techniqu ...
References
Philippine clothing
Ventilation fans
Philippine handicrafts
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