Bora Bora
For traditionally designed tattoos head to this highly rated tattoo studio. Popular, sterile and reliable. Book well ahead as Marama is something of a…
Must-see shopping in French Polynesia
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Bora Bora
Not your average pearl shop – it's in a private home – La Perle de Maimiti is run by an experienced salesman who has worked for various pearl companies on…
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Centre Educatif de Développement
French Polynesia
To check out Mangareva’s famous mother-of-pearl carvings, head to this venture, just downhill to the left from the intersection above Cathédrale Saint…
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Bora Bora
This trendsetting boutique has island-made shirts, T-shirts, caps, swimsuits and accessories. They're inspired by traditional island designs and…
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Bora Bora
Bora Bora does not produce black pearls but you can visit the Farm and see how it’s done thanks to regular demonstrations at the back of the boutique…
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Tavita is one of the best tattoo artists in the country and is famous for his entirely tattooed face. He creates traditional-style black-ink tattoos and…
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Has decently priced clothes, paintings, jewellery, wooden handicrafts and decorative trinkets. The friendly and helpful owner will help you find what you…
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Art-Expo, at Apooiti Marina, sells a wide variety of jewellery, clothes, decorative trinkets and wooden handicrafts – from mother-of-pearl belts to…
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Bora Bora
Loads of Polynesian works of art, including paintings and carvings by local artists and artisans, are sold at this pretty special gallery just next to the…
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Bora i Te Fanau Tahi – Artisanat
Bora Bora
By the Vaitape quay, this crafts centre has lots of stalls selling pareu, basketwork, shell necklaces and bracelets and other crafts produced by island…
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Nuku Hiva
Next to the tourist office, the fare artisanal (craft centre) is a good place to stock up on monoi (fragrant oil), necklaces, bracelets and carvings.
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Bora Bora
Jewel designer Laurent Rebstock is big name in the pearl business and has a superb selection of loose pearls and jewellery pieces on show. Prices start at…
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Bora Bora
About halfway between Vaitape and Matira Point, this gallery has a little bit of everything – including a mix of art, books, etchings and pottery.
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Bora Bora
This store in the centre of Vaitape has a wide choice of mounted and loose pearls as well as jewellery pieces. Free transfers are available.
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This is a lovely gallery featuring works by island craftspeople, including sculptures, pottery, paintings and mother-of-pearl objects.
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Nuku Hiva
Master carver Damas Taupotini has a workshop across the road from Pae Pae Piki Vehine. He carves pieces from bone, wood and stone.
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Nuku Hiva
Another renowned carver is Edgar Tamarii, whose workshop is located near Moana Nui hotel. He specialises in woodcarvings.
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Sells a wide variety of clothes and T-shirts all made with local-style floral or patterned fabrics.
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
A family-run pearl farm, a few kilometres south of Uturoa. Has loose and mounted pearls.
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
One of the best places to buy all sorts of vanilla products; located at Hotopu Bay.
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The Marquesas
Woodcarvings by 'Ua Pou masters as well as seed necklaces and other local crafts.
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Mo'orea
James Samuela is highly trained, young and professional, and speaks good English.
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Mo'orea
Originally from the Marquesas, Opeta specialises in elaborate Marquesan designs.
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Boutique du Centre Plongée Marquises
Nuku Hiva
Here you’ll find a few curios, pareu (sarongs) and shell necklaces.
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Fruit, vegies and souvenirs. Also a good place to find local vanilla pods.
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