Philippines Shopping Deals: What Are The Best Shopping Deals Items?
The best bargain items in the Philippines are handicrafts, housewares, jewelry, baskets and vases, as well as RTW (ready-to-wear) dresses, especially embroidered or appliqued cotton dresses, the traditional Tagalog Barong, furniture, handcrafted shell jewelry, snakeskin jewelry and antiques.
o Craft items
The craft items you want to buy are carved statues and religious icons.
or household items
Focus your purchases on items like Tiffany lamps and furniture accessories made from Capiz, which is a shell from the oceans that surround the Philippines.
or jewelry
Bargains abound in the Philippines for jewelry made from gold, silver, brass, and pearls.
o Slippers and vases
You’ll find beautiful, high-quality woven baskets and hand-carved vases and vases.
o Ready-to-wear clothing
I used to make RTW clothing in the Philippines for export to the US. I have always been impressed by the countries production of high quality embroidery, appliques and knitwear, which are sold at extremely low prices.
or Tagalog Barong
This is the national shirt for men, worn mainly on formal or festive occasions. It is made from banana fiber or pineapple fiber.
Furniture
Bamboo and rattan furniture from the Philippines is world famous. Less known, but of the highest quality is its production of hand-carved furniture.
o Handcrafted shell jewelry
You will find beautiful jewelry made from shells collected from the oceans surrounding the Philippines. We used to have a shell crafts factory in Cebu City where we manufacture designer jewelry made from shells for export to the US market. Beautiful handmade pieces can be found at bargain prices, especially if you travel to Cebu City and shop.
o Snake skin products
Filipinos really know how to create snakeskin belts, handbags and other accessories. However, before you buy, you should be aware of the import regulations of your particular country. You would not want to have to deliver your item to your country’s port of entry.
Antiques
Antique hunters will love shopping in the Philippines. The Philippines is a paradise for antiques, with most shopping in the main metropolitan area of Manila.