okir
okír with stress marks
Maranao geometric artwork designs
Usage Note
Okir is a term from the Maranao people of Lanao del Sur in Mindanao, referring to the intricate, flowing geometric and foliate designs found on traditional Maranao carvings, textiles, and metalwork. It is a symbol of Maranao cultural identity and is considered one of the most sophisticated indigenous art forms in the Philippines, prominently featured on the panolong and the torogan.
Examples
" Maganda ang disenyong okir. "
Natural Translation
The okir design is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the design okir.
" Makikita ang disenyong okir sa kanilang mga bahay. "
Natural Translation
The okir design can be seen in their houses.
Literal Translation
Can-be-seen the design okir in their houses.
" Ang masalimuot na disenyong okir ng mga Maranao ay makikita sa kanilang mga inukit na bahay at sandata na minana pa sa sinaunang panahon. "
Natural Translation
The intricate okir design of the Maranao can be seen in their carved houses and weapons inherited from ancient times.
Literal Translation
The intricate design okir of plural Maranao is can-be-seen in their plural carved house and weapon inherited still from ancient time.
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