Sagada Weaving — Local services in Luzon

Sagada Weaving is a small local shop worth visiting if you’re looking for handwoven wallets, bags, placemats, and other pasalubong items. The quality of their products is impressive—you can see the care and craftsmanship in every piece. Personally, I just wish they offered more modern bag designs to appeal to a wider range of tastes.

One nice feature is that you can walk to the back of the shop and see the handlooms used to make their fabric. It’s an interesting glimpse into the weaving process, though it would have been even better if there was someone available to explain more about the craft and history behind it.

Parking is available inside the compound, though space is limited. Street parking is also an option nearby.

Overall, Sagada Weaving is a great stop for locally made items with a lot of heart and heritage—just a few small touches could make the experience even...

The staff at the entrance of the work shop is not friendly/ accommodating. They posted a sign not to disturb the weavers and ask permission from them when taking pictures or videos. But you will actually disturb them when you ask for permission. One of the weavers is very kind though to let us try the contraption, she even let me have a video of her work provided her face will not be included. I think it's better if they just let the visitors observe and take photos/ videos silently without disturbing the weavers while also maintaining the...

A good place to delve into the Northern Philippines' ethnic tribe's culture. It provides a very educational tour for weaving and also a good place to find souvenirs. I think they should also level up the cultural immersion in these parts, perhaps give a head on to making the tourists try to weave, provide classes / seminars, or some new things like dyeing, etc? I don't know if we just didn't come at a good time, but it's more interesting if they'd put something up another notch. Nonetheless,...