The Silahis Center

Right in the heart of Intramuros, there’s a souvenir shop that sells everything Filipino-made. From furniture to utensils, paintings to clothes, accessories and toiletries, name it, the store has it. The arts and artifacts are made from native materials originating from different regions and tribes of the archipelago.

The Silahis Center is along Gen. Luna St., near the San Agustin Church. If SM has Kultura, Intramuros has Silahis.

It is a 4-gallery place that only sells Philippine products. The ground floor is mostly furniture and other home decoration items.

 Religious items are also widely sold here.

 

And organic products, too.

 

The store is indeed packed with almost everything you need for your home decorating necessities.

 

 My cheap finds:

Tradewinds Bookshop is on the third floor. Books, magazines and other cultural publications were being sold at affordable prices.

 

Then there's the Galeria De Las Islas.

 

A massive display of paintings, sculptures and other artworks from staircase to every corner of the room...

 

I had fun exploring the store. Our native products are being exported and patronized by foreigners, why can't we?

I have knick-knacks of all sorts that I gathered from my travels. I like buying anything native. My way of showing support to our local industry.

Wearing my Traveling Dress for the 19th time =)

Silahis Center:

Main Branch
744 Calle Real del Palacio (Gen. Luna)
Intramuros, Manila

Makati Branch
LRI Business Plaza,
210 Nicanor Garcia St.,
Bel Air, Makati