Margie's Handicrafts - Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte

WHERE: Margie's Handicrafts - Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte
DATE OF TRAVEL: September 10, 2010
WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
1. It offers authentic Agusan-made souvenir as well as beautifully woven Manobo traditional attires.
PRICE RANGE: from P20 (small items) to P3,500 (Manobo handwoven top/ skirt)
NOTE: Margie's Handicrafts is not yet a fully operational store. Make sure to call beforehand if you want to go so Margie's son Dennis can open the store and assist you.

DESCRIPTION:

Margie's Handicrafts is a small souvenir shop in the heart of Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte. It sells Agusan-made products that may be used in the house or as decoration. Baskets and small items are made of Abaca, the town's primary product. Baskets and other souvenirs made of rattan and seagrass are available, too.

Manobo is an indigenous group living in Agusan. Their traditional clothes are available here and the quality is guaranteed. The dolls wearing Manobo are not for sale at the time of our visit since they're just the prototype. Maybe when you go, there will be available dolls in Indigenous outfits available already.

Margie, the mother of the store owner Dennis, also loves making accessories so this store also sells bracelets, necklaces and accessories made of native products that can surely be a wonderful souvenir to your friends and family.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Fly to Butuan City from Manila.

From Butuan, ride a jeep/ multicab going to the city of Cabadbaran (about 40 minutes away).

Once in Cabadbaran, take a tricycle to Margie's Handicrafts.

CONTACTS:
Dennis (owner of Margie's Handicrafts) - +63 85 3430767

STUFF WE BOUGHT:

Umbrella Holder (made of Rattan)
P200 for two pieces


Magazine Rack (made of Abaca)
P200