Mangyan refers to the seven ethnolinguistic groups living in the highlands of Mindoro as early as 600-700 years ago. In earlier times the main source of livelihood of the Mangyans is shifting cultivation but are now shifting to partial cultivation of cash crops. The usual clothing of the Mangyans is the ba-ag or loin cloth for the males and ramit, an indigo dyed skirt and lambung or blouse for women. Women traditionally weave textile for clothing and blankets and also weave baskets which is considered as woman's job. Male Mangyans carves handles and scabbards.