Bataks are inhabitants of the north-eastern portion of Palawan Island, from the Babuyan River on south to the vicinity of Malcampo on the north. The Bataks are known to be food gatherers, hunters and horticulturist. Traditionally, the costume of the Batak is simple which is usually made of bark cloth made out of a certain variety of mulberry tree. Although the Bataks are not expert textile weavers as they acquire their clothing materials through trade, they are known basket makers using blackened and browned bamboo strips to produce a wide range of designs.