Map of the Bead Stores of Villalobos Street, Quiapo Manila

I'm still updating the map, maybe one more visit to Villalobos street Quiapo will get the whole thing done. All the bead stores I know are already on the map anyway.

Bead Shops of Quiapo
1. DIY Shop (Do It Yourself Beads and Charms Philippines)
2. Butingting Atbp. General Merchandising
3. Pot of Gems
4. Wellmansons Dealer of Beads and Accessories
5. Chain Beads & Components

Jewelry & Accessories Stores, Quiapo
These are wholesalers of faux and fancy jewelry for beauty pageants, weddings, Santacruzan, proms & events. They sell stud earrings by the bundle, tiaras, large drop earrings, accessories etc.

1. Kyla Accessories
2. Sophie Fashion Jewelry
3. B & S Fashion Jewelry

Only the novelty stores and pawnshops are missing here. If anyone has updates on new stores or suppliers in the area, please feel free to email me.

On the specifics on how to get to Villalobos street, Quiapo. Please refer to my earlier post on the Quickest Route via LRT Carriedo.

Are you Brave Enough to Brave Quiapo on Holidays?

I took this foto last Christmas. I also experienced going to Wellmansons during the procession of the Black Nazarene (really not a good idea). So I didn't bother going last Holy Week.

Getting there is easy via LRT, its the crowds that really get to you. The possibility of a stampede happening is not far fetched, or getting robbed of your cellphone while helplessly being squished between vendors, devotees, kargadors with sweaty manpits. This can totally ruin the festive spirit of Quiapo for you.

So avoid Hidalgo Street on Holidays and take the C. Palanca Street instead that's the street behind SM Carriedo. ( See Map )

After going through the bead shops, you can get a bag load of veggies at the street market for P100.

One street vendor that's not hard to miss is the lady tranny who wears a divine corset-like bodice. The She-male of Quiapo dons green eyeshadow, Twiggy-inspired false lashes and a plastic tiara. He sells panties at 3 pieces for P100. I should have taken a snap, maybe next time when I'm brave enough to pull my cell phone out for shot :)