The market under the bridge - "sa ilalim ng tulay" in Quiapo.
Sa ilalim ng tulay means under the bridge. Most handicraft stores are located under the Quezon Bridge.
Local handicrafts abound here at amazingly affordable prices. If you are looking for some locally made high quality home decors, this market has good bargains. It is the best place for shoppers seeking Philippine handicrafts, such as carvings, lamps made of shells, and cane work.
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I really love shells, capiz ! hopefully next year we'll have our every 2 yrs vacation! I will definitely buy a souvenir..Great pictures !!!
Posted by: haze | October 10, 2007 at 12:46 AM
hey sidney! how are you? hope all is well. you make me miss home. *sigh*
Posted by: g.knotee | October 09, 2007 at 11:45 AM
I like the colourful shells. :)
Posted by: niceheart | October 09, 2007 at 10:55 AM
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Posted by: Tsaiko | October 08, 2007 at 11:10 AM
Surely lot of effort would have gone into making that, nice series!
Posted by: Ashish Sidapara | October 08, 2007 at 12:50 AM
These handicraft sa ilalim ng tulay are a lot cheaper,too!
But bit risky lang
Nice shots as usual
Posted by: cheh | October 07, 2007 at 11:52 PM
I love this series, Sidney! I wish I was there to shop!
Posted by: Ladybug | October 07, 2007 at 11:21 PM
Smiling friendly faces as always.
People seem really friendly in the Philippines ! :)
Posted by: Kad | October 07, 2007 at 09:57 PM
i love souvenir items to bits! hehe :)
Posted by: tina | October 07, 2007 at 09:41 PM
And it looks like they have plenty of stock!
Posted by: Rock Kauser | October 07, 2007 at 06:47 PM
These are very well-made products. I am sure most of them are of export quality and are in fact being exported to other countries.
Posted by: Major Tom | October 07, 2007 at 06:23 PM
It's been long time, sorry. Well, I de enjoy your blog even more than ever... I miss the Philippines so much...
Bisous!
Posted by: Sophie (Ti Taz) | October 07, 2007 at 05:50 PM
Your market scenes are fantastic! Well done.
Posted by: David | October 07, 2007 at 04:49 PM
Under the Bridge: fantastic number by the RHCP.
Love the guy smiling at us in the last picture, look like a very sympathetic person!
What rubbish they sell over there under the bridge!
Posted by: pieterbie | October 07, 2007 at 04:14 PM
Love the colours in this series!
Posted by: ChickyBabe | October 07, 2007 at 03:32 PM
Lovely shot , wonderful vivid colours
Posted by: fabrizio | October 07, 2007 at 03:23 PM
Tes photos sont un pur moment de bonheur pour moi chaque fois, car elles expriment avec justesse, la joie de vivre du peuple Philippins.
Posted by: jms | October 07, 2007 at 01:18 PM
Every square inch taken up! I'm amazed sometimes that just about all the sidewalk is used up by such sellers. In the first shot they have used all of the bridge support to hang there goods on.
Posted by: haggis basher | October 07, 2007 at 01:14 PM
Oh I want to travel to the Philippines.. your photo give me a glimps. THANX !!:-)
Posted by: lillian | October 07, 2007 at 10:55 AM
Wonderful handicrafts. In Malaysia, we have handicrafts made with rattan too.
(:
Posted by: Kyels | October 07, 2007 at 10:23 AM
Sydney, i was in Kiapo yesterday, i took a picture of you for my serie of my revealed men...after the veiled.. agree?
Posted by: vera | October 07, 2007 at 09:18 AM
I would love to have handicrafts to decorate my home. Lovely images.
Posted by: Intern | October 07, 2007 at 07:52 AM
Just look at all those wonderful handicrafts. It looks like a perfect place to buy gifts especially as "pasalubong" for friends abroad.
Posted by: Rach (Heart of Rachel) | October 07, 2007 at 07:47 AM
Very nice shot's of the art craft!
Posted by: Stunner | October 07, 2007 at 07:05 AM
je suis allé faire un tour à quiapo et pas une photo digne de ce nom :(
Posted by: lasiate | October 07, 2007 at 06:41 AM