Homes are generally about 50 feet long and nearly 30 feet wide. They are typically constructed of bamboo, wood, and palm fronds. The people do not live in towns or villages, but live apart from each other in their widely separated houses. Distinctive and colorful clothing characterizes T'boli men and women and is a major source of ethnic pride. Nearly all clothing is made of t'nalak , which is a cloth that has a brown background, lightened by red and beige designs.
Women wear ornamental combs, earrings, bracelets, and rings.
The T'boli usually cover their heads with turbans or large circular hats. Marriages are usually arranged by the families after lengthy negotiations. Weddings are colorful celebrations that often require months of preparation. However, the rich may sometimes have multiple wives as a symbol of prestige. Unlike most people of the Philippines, the T'boli follow their traditional animistic religion, believing that aspects of nature have spirits.