Vigan Shopping

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There are many stores in Vigan that sells woven bags.

What to buy: Make sure to bargain. Smaller bags cost P350.00 ($7.00). These bags are made from Manila hemp. The colored ones are more expensive because they have to inter-weave the colored hemp with the natural ones.

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Buyer beware! Nowadays, it is very rare to see an antique. Most antiques have been shipped to Manila and bought by rich customers!

Most of those in shops now are reproductions. So, be careful. Make sure to do a research, investigation and verification before you buy. Also, make a contract with the seller that what you are buying is an authentic antique!

What to buy: %sAntiques- those made during the Spanish times

What to pay: It all depends on what you are buying

Just beside the butterfly garden entrance are Baluarte souvenir items for sale. The items have "Baluarte" printed on it. If you collect hats, ref magnets, mugs, key chains, you should not miss buying there.

Most items could no longer be found in other souvenir shops in Vigan proper.

What to pay: Caps range from Php90-Php200.
Ceramic ref magnets are PhP45 each.

A department store just a walk away from Plaza Salcedo. Ground floor is for grocery while the 2nd floor houses some souvenir items like t-shirts in all sizes, native fans with "Vigan" printed on it, hats, blankets, and other Vigan products.

What to pay: T-shirts range from PhP60 and up.
Native fans range from Php10-Php20.

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What to buy: Assorted ceramic ref magnets of Vigan!

What to pay: The cheapest are PhP35 each but you could buy 3 pieces at PhP100. Large ones range from PhP45-PhP60 each.

Almost all shops offer the same prices. But if you buy in bulk, they could give you an extra souvenir like a bracelet.

If you want to buy souvenir shirts, stores are located in Baluarte sell them at 100p (adult shirts) and 60-80p (kids shirts).
Chichacorn available @ Tongson's bibingka shop @ 45p. The sweet flavored chichacorn is very addictive. Just like pringles, you can't stop once you pop. =)
Tongson's also sell basi at 100 - 125p per bottle
**Tongson's close 7-8 pm

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Marsha's delicacies are known for little pieces of pastry heaven in little red boxes, great for pasalubong. Based in Vigan, and now with branches in Laoag, it is fast gaining a reputation of famous Ilocos pasalubongs alongside bagnet and the Vigan longganisa. Take home some for mom!

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Camangaan may probably have more loom weavers way back then, but i've only been and seen Cristy's. I learn that designs varies weaver to weaver, family to family.

There are different styles to weave and fantastic designs that come out of the loom. You'll see the finished products in stores along Crisologo Street. But of course, before you get to see one that you'll love, take a leisurely time to see lots of designs until you're able to choose that one you'll really like. If you can, learn who wove it and you can request/order other items with the same weave design. (wall hangings, placemats, runners, curtain accents, bags, robes, other outfit ..) Whatever design you fancy, it is cheaper, about half the prize, when woven items are purchased direct from the weavers.