handcrafted native bags from Bicol - made from abaca
Its is very common in bicol region to see this kind of bag, I myself know how to make this kind of bags made of abaca. it’s kinda difficult at first because of a very firm texture of abaca make your finger and palm have callous.
If you buy this bag directly from bicol public market, you can buy it on cheap price.
here is allso a place in bicol region particularly in legazpi, albay where you can buy a affordable bicol native bag and other souvenir in bicol region.
location : Albay Astrodome compound
this shop contains a collection of the local items manufactured by several Albay producers.
- native handbags,
- baskets,
- household and decorative items,
Tiwi’s ceramic wares - Tabaco’s cutlery items such as grass cutters, bolo’s and knives.
Food items include pili nut confections,
canned pinangat - bicol express
- and a native delicacy, kuyog.
Sweet pineapple wines, - honey
- virgin coconut oil are also available.
