Notes on Artisanal Blacksmithing in Villalimpia, Loay, Bohol
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This report presents initial findings from one recorded interview with a practicing blacksmith in Villalimpia, Loay, Bohol (16 April 2025). The paper documents staffing (three core workers + two interns), typical output (18–20 blades/day), input conversion (≈2 blades per kg scrap metal), local input prices (≈₱65–₱75/kg), and a retail example (≈₱500). Key patterns are noted. Electric grinders speed some tasks but hand-finishing remains central; metal and charcoal supplies are seasonally fragile; institutional or government support is absent; intergenerational skill inheritance is inconsistent. These exploratory data intend to guide small, practical initiatives, i.e., apprenticeships.
Authors: Tagupa, Kenneth, Damalerio, Danica, Dumapias, Hannah Nicole, Montajes, Mary Grace, Salvo, Mark Joseph, Pandan, Mark Steven
Institution: Bohol Island State University
Language: English
Topic: Crafts, Textile, and Design
Subfield: Museology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7082375200
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