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Balikbayan Handicrafts
The kind of place that pulls in tourists by the busload. Piles of stuff, from hideous carved fish to charming wind chimes. At least at this tourist joint - unlike others elsewhere in the world - the 'Made in the Philippines' tag is appropriate.
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Blacksoup Project Artspace
Local art, films and installations are all part of a varied and erratic line-up.
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Bong Salaveria
Easily the oddest collection of stores in Manila is at the Marikina Shoe Expo, a once open-air collection of discount shoe vendors. One of these is Bong Salaveria, selling authentic retro 1950s and 1960s décor collected by a local film editor.
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Budji Layug
New takes on traditional styles are the theme at this serene showroom for one of the leading local interior designers. There's exquisite craftsmanship in the wood and rattan items.
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Caffe Ricco Renzo
Part cultural centre, part gallery and part café, this multifaceted place displays works by Manila artists, some of whom trained right here. There are regular art lessons as well as seminars on writing and other pursuits.
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Firma
There's everything from kitsch to elegant artworks designed by the owners of this delightful store. The tassels in their many forms are a must-purchase. At night, the upstairs is a trendy bar, Castro at Firma.
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Hiraya Gallery
This long-established gallery has a museum-quality selection of Filipino art. A fine example is the polychromatic carving of rubber by Leonard Aguinaldo. The owners are veteran travellers and their experience shows.
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M H del Pilar St
Along M H del Pilar St in Ermita there are numerous shops selling paintings by local artists. The standard is often quite good and the subject matter varies (puppies and sunsets are faves), even though the artists turn these things out at an alarming rate.
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