American Women’s Bazaar
by Cherry Pacheco-Uy
I pick the bazaars I go to, and one of my must-go-to bazaars is the American Women’s Bazaar. Yes, it’s quite far from where I live; yes, there is a P100-entrance fee; and yes, it ends by 3pm, but the goods found there make everything worthwhile. The fact that AWB is held once a month throughout the year says they have satisfied customers who keep coming back for more.
What I like the most about the AWB is the wide variety of quality goods found here. The organizers are quite picky about the merchants they let in, so that consumers get the best of the best. A lot of the stalls carry locally-made items for export such as ceramic plates, home decor, apparel, toys, jewelry, accessories, and handbags. And now that it’s officially Christmas season, expect a lot of gift and decor items.
These are some of the stalls/goods I look forward to the most at the AWB:
SUNDARI Accessories from India. They have unique jewelry and knick-knacks from India, personally chosen by owner Shirin. True, they have a stall in Glorietta, but a lot of the items she brings in are one-of-a-kind and once they’re displayed and sold at the bazaar, you won’t find them in Glorietta.
Accessories from Pakistan. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the name of the stall, but you won’t miss the display of chunky gold and silver chains, large fashion earrings and bangles, all brought in by the Pakistani stall owner. Silver-tone bangle, P750.
C2M2 Bags and Ties. C2M2 bags and ties are sold in all major hotels around the metro. But here at the AWB, they are sold at factory prices. These make great presents for colleagues, friends, relatives, or beaus.
THEOBROMA Chocolate Cake. They have really moist chocolate cakes made with Belgian chocolate that melt in the mouth. They sell the cakes whole, or by the slice. Make sure you give it a taste when you pass by their stall. You can contact them through 842-6265 or 0922-375-8749. You can also visit their website at www.theobroma.com.ph
Catch the next American Women’s Bazaar on October 1, 2007, Monday. 8:30am to 3pm, P100 entrance fee. World Trade Center, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.
September 28th, 2007 at 10:37 am
I would love to go but I can’t make it on Oct. 1st. Do you have their sked in Nov and Dec?
September 29th, 2007 at 11:57 am
SOAK bikinis and dresses will be there too! =)
October 3rd, 2007 at 9:07 pm
The Theobroma Belgian Cakes now come in 3 different flavors: Perfection, Midnight and Hazelnut Praline. All the cakes in 3 sizes come in a special designer box that would be best for gift giving.
Give us a call or visit our website: 8426265 http://www.theobroma.com.ph or email us at sales@theobroma.com.ph
October 4th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Sundari October – December 2007 Shopping
Schedule
All new fashion accessories, Shawls, and
handicrafts from India.
Sundar i is back at Glorietta, Makati for
the Christmas season!
We are now located at the 3rd Floor of
Glorietta 4 inside “Home & Lifestyle”
Ot her venues:
Sundari for the House of Laurel
Our high end fashion accessories
avail able exclusively at Rajo Laurel’s
Fashion House
6013 Villena St. cor. Manalac St.
Poblacion Makati City
Just a few blocks from Rockwell Power Plant
Tel 895 64 26
Shop Hours 9am to 6pm
Bazaar Schedule:
Oct ober 2007
American Women’s Club Monday 1st of October
Monday 8.30am to 3pm World Trade Center
Roxas Blvd.
Venture 7@ The Intercontinental Hotel
Makati Sunday 7th of October
9am- 7pm
NBC Tent Bazaar @ The Fort 13th-14th and
27th-28th of October
w/ Karl Edwards Sat/Sun 10am to 8pm
The Big Tent @ Don Antonio Heights
Commonwea lth 13th – 14th October
Sat/ Sun 9am to 7pm
Catholic Women’s Charity @ The
Intercontinen tal Hotel Makati Sunday
14th of October
9am- 7pm
All the Good Stuff 20th of October Saturday
10am to 9pm Holiday Inn, Galleria
Ortigas Center
Cathol ic Women’s Charity @ The
Intercontinen tal Hotel Makati Sunday
21st of October
9am- 7pm
Inner Wheel @ The New World Makati Sunday
28th of October
9am- 7pm
Friends of CCP @ The Intercontinental
Hotel Makati Sunday
28th of October
9am- 7pm
N ovember – December 2007
Christmas Bazaars!
NBC Tent Bazaar @The Fort 3rd-4th
10th-11th of November
17th -18th November
24th – 25th November
30th November – 2nd of December Fri-Sun
8th – 9th of December
15th – 23rd December 1 wk Sat-Sun
w/ Karl Edwards Sat/Sun 10am to 8pm
American Women’s Club 5th of November
Monday 8.30am to 3pm World Trade Center
Roxas Blvd.
Venture 7@ The New World Makati Sunday
10th of November
9am- 7pm
Marsche @ The Makati Sports Club 17th
-18th November
9am- 7pm Sat-Sun
Inter national Bazaar @ The PICC Forum
Roxas Blvd 25th of November
Sunday 9am- 7pm
St. James Bazaar @ Cuenca Alabang 30th
November – 2nd of December
Fri-Sun 10am- 7pm
Venture 7@ The Intercontinental Makati
Sunday 2nd of December
9am- 7pm
American Women’s Club Monday 3rd of December
Monday 8:30am to 3pm World Trade Center
Roxas Blvd.
Zonta @ The Intercontinental Makati
Sunday 9th of December
9am- 7pm
Feel free to go to our Robinson’s Manila
and Alimall branch if you can’t make it
to one of our bazaars!
Chee rs,
Shirin Bhandari
for Sundari
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Contact s:
Sundari
Glo rietta4/ 3rd Floor
Robinsons Place Manila
Alimall Cubao
Sundari for The House of Laurel
6031 Villena St.
Poblacion Makati
Tel/fax+63 2 9386720
9362974
Mobile:+63 928 3845443
906 3125519
sunda ri.enterprises@gmail .com
shirintb handari@yahoo.com
October 10th, 2007 at 11:57 am
one day only?
October 11th, 2007 at 11:53 pm
HI Isabella, yes one day only, and only until 3pm. They won’t let you in beyond 2:30pm. The AWB is held once a month throughout the year. The next one will be o Nov 5, 2007.
October 12th, 2007 at 11:49 am
So, where is it held?
October 17th, 2007 at 9:09 am
where is the nov5 sale gonna be
October 21st, 2007 at 12:41 pm
hi there, i always go to the AWB when i’m in manila, unfortunately i’ll miss it this year as i arrive on 15 dec.
the last time i was at the AWB i bought some ralph lauren sports shirts in a few colours and want to buy a few more. did you notice if their stall is a regular there and if so, would you have their contact details or other bazaars they are in? thanks, ann
October 22nd, 2007 at 9:19 pm
Girlfriend and Netsil– the AWB is always held at the World Trade Center along Roxas Blvd, Pasay City.
November 10th, 2007 at 6:41 pm
yup, AWCPs great, not as crowded as the other bazaars! though its a hassle to go kasi its on weekdays! my extended lunchbreak spent there leaves me bitin!
good finds though, Sundari is one of my favorites for their cheap prices and unique pieces. Another favorite is the Karl bazaar at NBC tent, weekend so i think its more convenient and i think they have more vendors. lots of unique stuff din, i have several suki there 
November 27th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
yeah me too. my office is in the malate area. the venue is accessible but since it’s a monday, work first right before pleasure & shopping. so i go at lunchbreak or 1pm…. and i get excited and partly stressed having to rush. in the end i didn’t get to get a good view of all the shops. hence, the reason to go back. tsk tsk tsk. sana man lang midweek
January 8th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
may I ask when the next American Women’s Bazaar is this January?
January 9th, 2008 at 11:00 am
faith: jan 22
January 9th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
thanks, mon
January 9th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
do they allow credit card transactions there or just cash basis only? thanks!