Friday, August 14th, 2009...1:59 am
Shopping Manila Style
If you took a holiday and decided to go to Maynila, you might be looking for souvenirs and memorabilia you can bring home with you. Here is a list of hot stores where you can shop your heart out:
Solidaridad
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They say one of the best ways to get to know a place is through books, so go ahead and indulge yourself with reading materials about the city’s history, culture, religion, traditions, famous personalities, national heroes, cuisine, etc. This store is a treasure not only of books but of magazines, post cards, recipes, bookmarks, news papers and journals. Find it at Padre Faura Street, just a few steps away from Robinson’s Place Ermita.
Atin Ito
The name of the store it self is very nationalistic. Atin Ito or This is Ours in English offers a variety of all-Pinoy stuffs. Most of their merchandise include native slippers, woven bags, wood carvings, beaded necklaces, bracelets and anklets and a lot more that will surely leave foreign visitors in awe. Visit the store at 3/L Eastlane, Robinson’s Galleria.
Silahis
Located along General Luna Street in Intramuros, this store is filled with arts and crafts, basketry, anitos (statues of tribal gods and goddesses), tables and chairs made of mahogany or narra, antiques, etc. Take advantage of Intramuros’ historic spots such as Fort Santiago and Manila Cathedral after shopping.
Team Manila
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Offers limited edition of t-shirts that are inspired by the city’s culture. Like the odds and ends of daily street life, jeepneys, peso signs , Filipino personalities, maps of the Philippines, etc. If you want to experience fashion MNL style, this shop is the place to go. You can find it at Ecoville Executive Townhouses, Metropolitan Ave, Makati City.
Kultura Filipino
Are you seeking for handicrafts, Filipino-themed house furnishings, national costumes and all kinds of souvenirs? Then this store is definitely where its at. The shop is complete with everything such as ashtrays, barong, terno, accessories, key chains, miniature jeepneys and carabao, etc. Sweets are also available such as dried mangoes, durian candy, pastillas, tamarind candy, etc. Check out their featured items at almost all branches of SM Department Stores.
9 Comments
August 16th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
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September 14th, 2009 at 9:39 am
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September 14th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Very nice! Love the tour advice
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Yep, we went to Kultura in SM. Very amazed with the Filipino arts and crafts.
Marly
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