Marble Capital of the Philippines.

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@rakski (155054)
Philippines
May 25, 2026 1:50am CST
The marble capital of the Philippines is Romblon, a place known for its beautiful marble products and skilled craftsmanship. Years ago, I had the chance to visit the Tablas islands, and I remember seeing different marble items being sold everywhere. From tables to small souvenirs, the artistry of the locals was truly impressive. One thing that reminds me of Romblon is the marble mortar and pestle that I bought for my grandma. It was simple but very sturdy, elegant, and very heavy. I thought it would be useful in the kitchen and at the same time a nice remembrance from the trip. Until now, I still remember that purchase whenever I think about Romblon and its famous marble industry.
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@LadyDuck (501229)
• Italy
8h
Massa Carrara is the marble capital of Italy. famous for its blue-gray marble used in sculpture and building decor. The marble was extracted since Roman times in the mountains just outside the city of Carrara in the province of Massa and Carrara.
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@rakski (155054)
• Philippines
6h
oh nice!! the color of he marble is nice too!
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@LadyDuck (501229)
• Italy
6h
@rakski - I like a lot the pink marble from our Ossola valley. It's the marble used to build the Dome of Milan.
@Soobinah (328)
8h
my bestfriend went to Romblon last 2020, she bought me mortar and pestle because she knew i love to cook. It was beautiful and i always used that when i cook.
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@rakski (155054)
• Philippines
6h
true, it was heavy but I love it very much as well
@AmbiePam (119733)
• United States
8h
I bet she really liked it as a present.
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@rakski (155054)
• Philippines
6h
oh yes, my grandma loved it
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@snowy22315 (208002)
• United States
2h
Souvenirs are good for that. I have a marble mortar and pestle. I don't remember where it came from.
@JudyEv (380588)
• Rockingham, Australia
8h
We have a mortar and pestle something like that. I wonder if ours was made in the Philippines.
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@rakski (155054)
• Philippines
6h
hmmmm... maybe. not sure though
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@Shivram59 (49844)
• India
Just now
Wonderful. Themarble capital of India is Kishangarh, a town in our western state Rajasthan. I've never been there.
• United States
3h
That's definitely a souvenir I would buy if I visited there.