Among the products of the Philippines, wood carvings are highly recommended, including puppets, jewelry boxes, and chessboards, among a wide variety of other items. Shell handicrafts also possess a distinct Filipino flair, such as shell necklaces, brooches, lampshades, wall decorations, coasters, and containers.
Various handbags, carpets, and balls made from Manila hemp are very popular with tourists. In terms of textiles, there is Bontoc cloth, which is rich in the colors of mountain ethnic groups and features bold color schemes, embodying a strong tropical style.
Dried fruits are also ideal gifts; dried papaya, dried mango, and dried pineapple are available for purchase in full boxes at duty-free shops.
Specialty Goods
Embroidery
Philippine Wood Carvings
Philippine embroidery is world-famous. The embroidered shirts for men produced in the Philippines are called "Barong Tagalog," which is a unique expression of Filipino art. A type of lightweight women's embroidered cotton garment is called "Callado," which features intricate relief work. More casual attire includes short-sleeved polo barongs, which are excellent for casual wear while traveling! The materials for these garments are diverse, including semi-transparent pineapple fiber, scientifically known as piña; clothing hand-woven from this material is of superior quality. There are many women's embroidered garments, as well as matching scarves, handbags, handkerchiefs, and more.
Philippine wood carving crafts are quite famous and are mostly European in style. It is recommended to visit local wood carving workshops to select or custom-order pieces.
