Marvellous Shopping Capital of Philippines

You must have purchase so many things from around the world, but this time take cheap fights to Manila to shop an excellent variety of baskets, embroidery, jewellery, home-furnishings and handicrafts. Manila serves to be a magnificent and worth-visiting shopping capital that houses plenty of ultra-modern, brand heavy and air-conditioned malls. Those who are in search of some indigenous items must head towards the neighbouring islands of the city that are laden with high-quality hand made goods. It is truly a place for serious shopping and through this you are also helping support fragile economy and still growing. The market culture is more common in Cebu and Luzon Island although gigantic and spacious malls attract thousands but the street markets are equally popular where you can purchase things on affordable rates.

The first thing that you must look for, are the antiques. As it is located on the trading routes of China, it features porcelain in many of its shops. Be careful while dealing for antiques and make sure that they are certified. Statues of Saints or Santos are the most common purchase among the old objects. Best areas for antiques are Vigan in Ilocos, Makati as well as Ermita. The Basketry of Manila is also very common and it is composed of various palms, nipa, rattan and natural fibers such as bamboo. It is widely exported and serves to be the emblem of unique and distinguished crafts man ship. They come in a variety of sizes and are extremely appreciated for their functional and aesthetic appeal. The tourists love to purchase them as a beautiful and eye catchy gift item for their loved ones.

Brass ware is another specialty of Philippines that is extremely famous in Mindanao (Lanao Del Sur). You will found plenty of canon replicas, betel nut boxes, bed frames, gongs and a variety of jewellery boxes. Just like the antiques, you must also take good care while purchasing any kind of brass ware. You can also purchase ceremonial canopies that are sequined and embroidered for Muslim feats and weddings. Embroidery is also very famous here and the barong tagalong comes here in distinctive varieties ranging from short-sleeved version to the expensive type. You can buy piqa the translucent pineapple fiber that is for hand embroidery and also opt for cheaper ramie, used in machine. Women can select from a wide range of embroidered clothes like jelabas, the embroidered kaftans, barong tagalog dress and a variety of handkerchiefs, bags and scarves to match with them. If you are in search of jewellery then do purchase the Mother of pearl and also the tortoise and coral shells. Silver us very much famous here and the best types can be found in Baguio.

You must also buy Mats that are normally in the form of woven pandan leaves, helps in ornamentation of homes and hotels. A large variety of them is found in Sulu, Basilan, Zamboanga, Davao, Cebu, Samar and Leyte. Don’t miss the chance of purchasing Woodcarvings that are known to be the must buy items of Philippines.